Giuseppe Cortese
Barbaresco 2020
| 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 casks ranging in size from 17 to 25 hectolitres, at least 5/6 years old. Minimum 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Product name | Barbaresco 2020 |
| Taste | Freshness, minerality, complexity and excellent drinkability. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A classic interpretation of the appellation. This Barbaresco was born from the idea of offering an alternative to the more famous Rabaja: from selected plots comes a Barbaresco that fully reflects the appellation.
Awards
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2020
93/100
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
92/100
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
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
93/100
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Details
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 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red 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) |
| 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 | 70 q. |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Fermentation | approx. 30 days. |
| Wine making | About 30 days of fermentation |
| Aging | 18 months in Slavonian oak casks ranging in size from 17 to 25 hectolitres, at least 5/6 years old. Minimum 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |