Giuseppe Cortese
Barbaresco 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels (17–25 hectolitres, minimum barrel age 5–6 years); at least 6 months of bottle ageing before release for sale |
- Name and grape: Barbaresco DOCG made from 100% Nebbiolo, 2021 harvest
- Tasting notes: Freshness and minerality, complexity balanced by a solid structure
- Vinification: Hand-picked and fermented for around 30 days for balance and body
- Ageing: 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels followed by at least 6 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour at 16–18 °C; suitable for meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barbaresco by Giuseppe Cortese is a still red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes. Its sensory profile is distinguished by marked freshness and a distinct mineral streak. On the palate, it is complex yet easy to drink, supported by a solid structure that allows it to evolve over time, even for ten or fifteen years. At the table, it enhances dishes based on red meats, game and cheeses. It expresses its bouquet best with a one-hour decanting and when served between sixteen and eighteen degrees Celsius.
Where it comes from
This interpretation of Barbaresco originates from plots located in the immediate vicinity of the Giuseppe Cortese winery. The vines grow between two hundred and thirty-five and three hundred and fifteen metres above sea level, enjoying optimal exposure to the south and south-west. The character of the wine comes directly from the calcareous-clay soils, stratified and particularly rich in minerals. Cultivation follows the Guyot training system, with a planting density designed to ensure the grapes reach an excellent level of ripeness.
How it is produced
The process begins with a rigorous manual harvest aimed at selecting the best fruit. Subsequently, the fermentation lasts about thirty days, allowing for a balanced extraction of colour and structure. Ageing takes place for eighteen months in Slavonian oak barrels that are already five or six years old, a deliberate choice to support the body of the wine while preserving its elegance. After a further rest in the bottle for at least six months, the wine expresses with precision and harmony its connection to its place of origin.
History and Curiosities
The Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco 2021 is a noble expression of Piedmont, born from Nebbiolo grapes grown near the winery. This distinguished label comes to life through manual harvesting and expert ageing for 18 months in Slavonian oak, followed by six months of rest in the bottle. Multi-award-winning with excellent scores from James Suckling and Vinous, this wine, crafted by oenologist Pier Carlo Cortese, offers a fresh, mineral and complex sip, fully reflecting the authentic soul of this renowned denomination.
Awards
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2021
93/100
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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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| 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 The Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco 2021 is a noble expression of Piedmont, born from Nebbiolo grapes grown near the winery. This distinguished label comes to life through manual harvesting and expert ageing for 18 months in Slavonian oak, followed by six months of rest in the bottle. Multi-award-winning with excellent scores from James Suckling and Vinous, this wine, crafted by oenologist Pier Carlo Cortese, offers a fresh, mineral and complex sip, fully reflecting the authentic soul of this renowned denomination. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay soil, rich in minerals and stratified |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | Approximately 30 days |
| Production technique | Vendemmia manuale |
| Wine making | About 30 days of fermentation. |
| Aging | 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels (17–25 hectolitres, minimum barrel age 5–6 years); at least 6 months of bottle ageing before release for sale |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |