Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabajà 2022

Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabajà 2022

Dry & Serious Nebbiolo Piedmont , Italy
A masterclass in Nebbiolo. Roses, red cherries and silky tannins from one of Barbaresco's greatest vineyards.
£59.95
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Why You'll Love It
It is always so tempting to compare Barbaresco with its neighbour, Barolo. But this wine has more in common with Burgundian Pinot Noir. Intense and ethereally perfumed with fresh red fruits and black cherry notes that evolve into scents of wild rose, spices and tobacco as it ages. The palate is gloriously rich. Slightly savoury with dusty tannins and a mouthwatering acidity. A fabulous accompaniment to an earthy, intense mushroom risotto. Shave some truffle on top of course to match the luxuriousness of the wine...
About The Producer
The Cortese family has been protecting and enhancing the region of Barbaresco since 1971. Today, the winery is run by Giuseppe’s children, Pier Carlo, Tiziana, and son-in-law Gabriele, who look ahead with the determination that has always been the Cortese family’s most distinguishing feature. Attentive, rigorous care of the estate’s vineyards, strict selection, a traditional approach to vinification, and a gentle hand with modern techniques are the ingredients that define the unmistakable personality and unique flavours of Cortese’s wines.
Winemaking Information
Rabajà is one of Barbaresco's most celebrated crus, producing wines renowned for their perfume, structure and longevity. The fruit is harvested entirely by hand before a traditional 30-day fermentation in stainless steel and old cement tanks. The wine is then matured for 20–22 months in large Slavonian oak botti, followed by a minimum of 10 months in bottle before release. Unfiltered and handled with minimal intervention, the result is a beautifully pure expression of one of Italy's greatest vineyard sites.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Nebbiolo
Region Piedmont
Country Italy
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Dry & Serious
Vintage 2022
ABV 14.5%
Volume 750ml
Production Methods
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.