Giuseppe Cortese
Dolcetto d'Alba 2023
| Denomination | DOC Dolcetto d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
- Name: Dolcetto d’Alba DOC from 100% Dolcetto grapes, 2023
- Aromas: Wild berries, rose, cloves, cinchona and mint
- Taste and finish: Fresh and balanced on the palate, well-integrated tannins, persistent and savoury finish
- Serving: Decant for one hour; serve at 14-16 °C to enhance freshness
- Pairings: Ideal with first courses, starters, cured meats, cheeses, pork and beef
Description
What kind of wine it is
Giuseppe Cortese Dolcetto d’Alba is a still red wine from Piedmont made from Dolcetto grapes. It stands out for its clear ruby red colour with purplish hues. The bouquet offers notes of wild berry jelly, rosebud, cloves, cinchona and mint chocolate. On the palate, it is balanced and fresh, with well-extracted tannins and a savoury finish. Decanting for one hour and serving at 14-16 °C is recommended.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Piedmont, a true expression of Dolcetto d’Alba. The Giuseppe Cortese winery, located in Barbaresco, cultivates its grapes over nine hectares. The unique local soil and climate conditions favour the ideal ripening of the grape variety. The strong connection to the land ensures a distinctive character, allowing the wine to reflect the peculiarities of the area and the identity of the estate vineyards.
How it is produced
Giuseppe Cortese Dolcetto d’Alba is made exclusively from Dolcetto grapes, carefully overseen by oenologist Pier Carlo Cortese. The winemaking process aims to preserve the varietal freshness, ensuring a potential longevity of between five and ten years. At the table, it offers great versatility: it pairs harmoniously with first courses and starters. Its structure enhances platters of cured meats and cheeses, creating an excellent match with dishes based on pork and beef.
History and Curiosities
Produced in the renowned Piedmont region, Giuseppe Cortese Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 is an elegant wine crafted by oenologist Pier Carlo Cortese. Bottled at source in the Barbaresco cellar, it fully expresses the prestige of the Dolcetto d’Alba DOC designation. This carefully made wine from Dolcetto grapes offers a fresh and harmonious sip, capable of ensuring a surprising longevity of 5-10 years in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Oenologist: Pier Carlo Cortese
- Bottles produced: 68.000
- Hectares: 9
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| Name | Giuseppe Cortese Dolcetto d'Alba 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Dolcetto d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giuseppe Cortese |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in the renowned Piedmont region, Giuseppe Cortese Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 is an elegant wine crafted by oenologist Pier Carlo Cortese. Bottled at source in the Barbaresco cellar, it fully expresses the prestige of the Dolcetto d’Alba DOC designation. This carefully made wine from Dolcetto grapes offers a fresh and harmonious sip, capable of ensuring a surprising longevity of 5 0 years in the bottle. |
| Origin | Piedmont, Italy |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |