2022 Marco Bonfante Cortese "Paja"
The 2022 Marco Bonfante Cortese "Paja" is a bright straw yellow wine with a fresh bouquet featuring citrus and fruit aromas. On the palate, it is delicate and dry, showcasing a balanced acidity and minerality, with a fine bitter almond aftertaste. The name "Paja," meaning "straw" in Piedmontese, is derived from the ancient name of Nizza Monferrato, where the Bonfante family has been producing wines for eight generations. Founded in 2000 by siblings Micaela and Marco Bonfante, the winery focuses on producing elegant wines that highlight the characteristics of the grape without fermentation or aging in wood. Key white grape varieties include Cortese, Arneis, Moscato, and Sauvignon Blanc.
The 2022 Marco Bonfante Cortese "Paja" is a bright straw yellow wine with a fresh bouquet featuring citrus and fruit aromas. On the palate, it is delicate and dry, showcasing a balanced acidity and minerality, with a fine bitter almond aftertaste. The name "Paja," meaning "straw" in Piedmontese, is derived from the ancient name of Nizza Monferrato, where the Bonfante family has been producing wines for eight generations. Founded in 2000 by siblings Micaela and Marco Bonfante, the winery focuses on producing elegant wines that highlight the characteristics of the grape without fermentation or aging in wood. Key white grape varieties include Cortese, Arneis, Moscato, and Sauvignon Blanc.