A wine of great intensity and freshness that is perfectly balanced by ageing in Slavonian oak.
Barbaresco Rabajà DOCG 2019 Giuseppe Cortese
Reference: GCBARRBJ19
A wine of great character and elegance, a traditional interpretation of a great vineyard: Rabajà.
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BARBARESCO RABAJA' DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Surface area: 4 ha. in the "Rabajà" zone, with south, south-westerly exposure
Altitude: 235 -315 meters a.s.l.
Soil: limestone and clay soil rich in minerals and stratified
Age of vineyard: around 50 years
Density of planting system: Guyot, 4000 vines ha.
Vinification: around 30 days of fermentation in stainless steel and old cement tanks
Ageing: 20-22 months in Slavonian oak barrels ranging in size of 17 to 25 hectolitres. Minimum 10 months of maturing in the bottle before being released for sale.
Tasting notes: garnet red colour.
Intense and ethereal perfume with fresh notes that evolve into scents of spices, tobacco and brushwood notes as it ages.
A dry, full and robust flavour with a rich and harmonius structure.
Data sheet
- Code
- GCBARRBJ19
- Winemaker
- Giuseppe Cortese Farm
- Bottle
- lt. 0,75
- Alcoholic strength
- 14,5% vol.
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Awards
- Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri - Wine Enthusiast 96/100 - DoctorWine 96/100 - Antonio Galloni Vinous 94/100 - Jancis Robinson 18/20 - Wine Advocate 93/100 - Decanter 93/100 - James Suckling 93/100 - Falstaff 93/100