Giuseppe Cortese Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Giuseppe Cortese Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Elegant & Savoury Dry Red Nebbiolo Piedmont , Italy
£28.95
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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
Made from 100% Nebbiolo grown in Cortese's younger vineyards in Barbaresco, on limestone and clay soils at 200–330 metres. The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel, with an extended fermentation/maceration period. The wine then spends 12 months in large 17–25hl Slavonian oak casks, followed by at least six months in bottle. It is a deliberately traditional approach, allowing Nebbiolo's perfume and tannin to lead rather than the oak.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Nebbiolo
Region Piedmont
Country Italy
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Elegant & Savoury Dry Red
Vintage 2023
Volume 750ml
Production Methods
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Sustainable
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.