Giuseppe Cortese
Barbaresco Rabaja 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 20–22 months in Slavonian oak barrels (17–25 hectolitres, at least 5–6 years old) and a minimum of 10 months in bottle before release. |
- Origin and data: Barbaresco DOCG Rabajà 2020, 0.75 l, 14.5% vol, 100% Nebbiolo
- Vinification: 30 days in cement, 20-22 months in Slavonian oak, 10 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: Garnet red, notes of spices and leather. Dry, full and robust flavour
- Pairings: 18-20 °C, decant for 1 hour. Excellent with game, pork and mature cheeses
- Awards: 95 points Decanter/Vinous, 94 James Suckling, 93 Robert Parker/Wine Spectator
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Rabajà by Giuseppe Cortese is a still red wine that perfectly embodies the essence of Nebbiolo. In the glass, it stands out for its typical garnet red colour, introducing an ethereal and complex bouquet, enriched with hints of spices, leather and undergrowth notes. On the palate, the sip is dry, full and vigorous, supported by a rich and harmonious structure. This Barbaresco pairs ideally with game dishes, pork and mature cheeses, expressing its full potential if served between 18 and 20 degrees after an hour of decanting.
Where it comes from
The grapes originate from the prestigious Rabajà area, a renowned territory located in Piedmont that gives the wine an unmistakable personality. The vineyards are situated at an altitude between 235 and 315 metres, with a privileged exposure to the South and South-West. The roots of the old vines, which are over forty years old, draw nourishment from a calcareous-clay soil, a decisive factor for the wine's extractive richness. Viticulture follows organic and sustainable practices, using the Guyot training system to encourage slow and consistent ripening of the bunches.
How it is produced
Production begins with a careful manual harvest, followed by fermentation for about thirty days in old cement vats. Subsequently, the wine matures for a period between twenty and twenty-two months in traditional used Slavonian oak barrels, an essential step to refine its organoleptic components. A final ageing in bottle for at least ten months stabilises its dry profile and flavour texture, preparing the wine for an extraordinary ageing capacity that can exceed a decade.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of a historic Piedmontese family, Barbaresco Rabajà represents the excellence of the region thanks to grapes sourced from old vineyards cultivated with strict organic care. This superb Nebbiolo ferments in traditional cement vats before patiently ageing in Slavonian oak barrels, where it develops its innate elegance. Highly acclaimed by international critics, it stands out for its rich and harmonious structure, offering a dry, full-bodied and robust sip, ideal for masterfully enhancing your most flavourful dishes.
Awards
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2020
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Oenologist: Pier Carlo Cortese
- Bottles produced: 68.000
- Hectares: 9
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| Name | Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabaja 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giuseppe Cortese |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of a historic Piedmontese family, Barbaresco Rabajà represents the excellence of the region thanks to grapes sourced from old vineyards cultivated with strict organic care. This superb Nebbiolo ferments in traditional cement vats before patiently ageing in Slavonian oak barrels, where it develops its innate elegance. Highly acclaimed by international critics, it stands out for its rich and harmonious structure, offering a dry, full-bodied and robust sip, ideal for masterfully enhancing your most flavourful dishes. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN), zona Rabajà |
| Climate | Altitude 235–315 m a.s.l.; South, South-West exposure |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | Approximately 30 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation for about 30 days in old concrete vats; ageing for 20–22 months in Slavonian oak barrels; minimum 10 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Approximately 30 days of fermentation in old concrete vats; ageing for 20/22 months in Slavonian oak barrels; a minimum of 10 months in bottle before release. |
| Aging | Aged for 20–22 months in Slavonian oak barrels (17–25 hectolitres, at least 5–6 years old) and a minimum of 10 months in bottle before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |