Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja Barbaresco DOCG Riserva 2013

Giuseppe Cortese wines are a dream for every fan of Piedmont wines. Located in the heart of the famous Rabaja area, this small family winery is known for its elegantly balanced wines. It is run by people with deep knowledge of viticulture and winemaking, who respect long-standing traditions and knowledge. A native of Barbaresco, Giuseppe Cortese began his journey working with his father Giacomo in the family wine business. Gaining invaluable experience and realizing the great future of Barbaresco wines, Giuseppe began actively implementing the latest vinification methods, taking over the management of the winery in 1971. He then reconstructed the winery and sought out and acquired new land for vineyards. Gradually, his sons joined him, and now even his granddaughter is involved. The Giuseppe Cortese winery is located in a natural amphitheater formed by two hills — Rabaja and Trifolera, where the vineyards are planted. Nebbiolo vines are planted on the first hill, while Chardonnay, Dolcetto, and Barbera are on the second. The region's climate is an extremely important factor: hot summers and cold winters are optimal for growing Nebbiolo, whose taste varies from year to year depending on the whims of the weather. This variety tends to ripen late in the season and yields the best harvest in a sunny climate at an altitude of 150-400 meters above sea level on the limestone-clay soils of the Barbaresco region, achieving the highest aromatic complexity.