Giuseppe Cortese
Langhe Nebbiolo 2022
| Denomination | DOC Langhe Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels (17–25 hectolitres; barrels from new to 8–9 years old) and at least 6 months in bottle before release |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Nebbiolo, Langhe DOC, harvested in 2022, 14% vol
- Origin: Barbaresco (Cuneo), Piedmont; vineyards at 230–330 metres on calcareous-clay soils
- Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel for approximately 30 days, manual grape harvesting
- Ageing: 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels (17–25 hl) and at least 6 months in bottle
- Serving: decant for 1 hour, temperature 16–18 °C, ageing potential 5–10 years, contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
Giuseppe Cortese Langhe Nebbiolo is a refined still red wine from Piedmont that enhances the distinctive characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape variety. In the glass, it displays a garnet red colour, while the bouquet is characterised by delicate notes of small red fruits. On the palate, it offers a dry and fresh sip, well supported by a typical tannic balance. This Langhe is ideal to be enjoyed young, but it also has a solid structure capable of evolving positively in the cellar for several years.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Barbaresco, in a hilly area situated between 230 and 330 metres above sea level. The vines grow on calcareous-clay soils, which are essential for giving definition and vigour to the raw material. The vineyards are trained using the Guyot system with a density of four thousand vines per hectare. The choice of a limited yield is strategic to preserve the perfect balance between ripeness and freshness, ensuring an expressive profile that is authentic and true to its place of origin.
How it is produced
Production begins with a careful manual harvest, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks for about thirty days. The maturation process takes place over twelve months in Slavonian oak barrels, using woods of different ages. This stage allows the tannic texture to soften, preparing the wine for the final step: a rest of at least six months in the bottle, which is essential to harmonise every element before release.
History and Curiosities
This Langhe Nebbiolo DOC embodies the excellence of the Giuseppe Cortese winery, a family-run estate deeply rooted in Barbaresco. From the calcareous-clay terroir comes a garnet wine with delicate hints of red fruits and a dry, fresh palate. After careful fermentation, it matures for twelve months in Slavonian oak barrels, refining the complexity of its bouquet. The 2022 vintage, praised by Vinous, offers a typical tannic balance and an elegance that makes it perfect to enjoy immediately or to let evolve in the cellar for up to ten years.
Awards
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2022
89/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giuseppe Cortese |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Langhe Nebbiolo DOC embodies the excellence of the Giuseppe Cortese winery, a family-run estate deeply rooted in Barbaresco. From the calcareous-clay terroir comes a garnet wine with delicate hints of red fruits and a dry, fresh palate. After careful fermentation, it matures for twelve months in Slavonian oak barrels, refining the complexity of its bouquet. The 2022 vintage, praised by Vinous, offers a typical tannic balance and an elegance that makes it perfect to enjoy immediately or to let evolve in the cellar for up to ten years. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | Approximately 30 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel and ageing in Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | About 30 days of fermentation in stainless steel. |
| Aging | 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels (17–25 hectolitres; barrels from new to 8–9 years old) and at least 6 months in bottle before release |
| Year production | 68000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |