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 | 20/22 months in Slavonian oak casks ranging in size from 17 to 25 hectolitres, at least 5/6 years old. Minimum 10 months in bottle before release. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Barbaresco Rabaja 2020 |
| Color | Garnet-red colour. |
| Taste | Dry, full and robust flavour with a rich, harmonious structure. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red Barbaresco DOCG, 14.5% ABV, produced by Giuseppe Cortese. 100% Nebbiolo. 0.75L bottle, 2020 vintage. A Barbaresco born from a family's passion, with grapes sourced from the renowned Rabajà area. Fermentation takes place in old concrete vats for approximately 30 days, followed by aging for 20-22 months in Slavonian oak barrels. A minimum of 10 months in bottle before release. Garnet red in color. Dry, full-bodied, and robust on the palate, with a rich, harmonious structure. A wine that perfectly expresses the character of Nebbiolo and its terroir.
Awards
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2020
95/100
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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
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2020
93/100
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2020
95/100
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
93/100
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Details
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- 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 |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN) 'Rabajà' area |
| Climate | Altitude: 235 / 315 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clayey. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 q. |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Fermentation | approx. 30 days. |
| Wine making | About 30 days of fermentation in old cement vats. |
| Aging | 20/22 months in Slavonian oak casks ranging in size from 17 to 25 hectolitres, at least 5/6 years old. Minimum 10 months in bottle before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |