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 Giuseppe Cortese estate overlooks Rabajà, a magnificent natural amphitheatre of vines rising above the Tanaro River in the hills of Barbaresco. The Cortese family have cultivated land here for generations, but it was Giuseppe who recognised the true potential of their vineyards at a time when Barbaresco remained overshadowed by neighbouring Barolo.

Encouraged by his father, Giacomo, Giuseppe began reshaping the family estate and released his first Barbaresco under the Cortese name in 1971. At its heart was Rabajà, now regarded as one of Barbaresco’s greatest crus. Over time, the family acquired four hectares of this celebrated hillside, making them its largest individual landowner.

Today, Giuseppe’s work is continued by his children, Pier Carlo and Tiziana, alongside Tiziana’s husband, Gabriele. Their small cellar sits among the vines, looking across the rolling Langhe hills. Traditional in spirit but never resistant to progress, the family remains devoted to the patient cultivation of Rabajà and to preserving the distinctive character of this remarkable corner of Piedmont.
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 14.50%
Volume 750ml
Production Methods
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.