Barbaresco 'Rabajà' Giuseppe Cortese

Barbaresco DOCG • Piedmont • Cortese Giuseppe
Category
Red Wines
Region
Piedmont
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for three weeks on the skins
Aging
20-22 months in big Slavonian oak barrels, then 10 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Nebbiolo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Barbaresco DOCG stands as a benchmark for Piedmont's highest quality classification. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Nebbiolo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 25-years-old vines located on soil rich in morainic debris and porphyritic stone. Vinification: spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for three weeks on the skins. The wine is aged 20-22 months in big Slavonian oak barrels, then 10 months in bottle. A wine showcasing the fog-kissed hills of the Langhe.

Food Pairings

Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Mature pecorino cheese
Grilled red meats and game
Braised lamb with herbs
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Wild mushroom risotto

About Piedmont Wine Region

Piedmont is renowned worldwide for Barolo and Barbaresco, its two great Nebbiolo-based expressions.

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