Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabaja 2021
Product Details
Brand: Giuseppe Cortese
Winery: Giuseppe Cortese
Country / Region: Italy / Barbaresco, Piedmont
Date Winery was established: 1971
Alcohol / Volume: 14% / 750ml
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
First Vintage Released: 1980
Ratings: 91 pts Wine Enthusiast
Decanting Time: At least 1.5 hours. You will noticed the difference of beauty and elegance of this fine vintage of Giuseppe Cortese. Perfect to enjoy at 18 °C.
Good To Know: Giuseppe Cortese winery is taken well care of by a family that has been protecting and enhancing the Barbaresco region since 1971. The winegrowing is a long tradition carried on by the children: Pier Carlo and Tizinia and son-in-law Gabrielle.
The winery has been developing a vineyard with an area of 8 hectares and has been expanding their production range.
Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabajà 2021 is a refined Nebbiolo crafted from the historic Rabajà vineyard, one of Barbaresco’s most celebrated crus. The wine undergoes a traditional vinification with about 30 days of skin contact and is then matured for nearly two years in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by extended bottle aging. It reveals a dark ruby color and an expressive bouquet of dried cherry, orange peel, mint, earth, and subtle herbal notes, gradually unfolding into deeper tones of tobacco and licorice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegantly structured, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral-driven finish that adds depth and length. While already enjoyable with some aeration, this vintage promises to evolve beautifully over the coming decade, making it ideal for cellaring or pairing with game, roasted meats, and aged cheeses.