PIEMONTE Cortese - Barbaresco 1.5L

Designation of origin: Barbaresco DOCG

Color: red

Type: still

Grape variety: Nebbiolo

Alcohol content: 14.5%

Bottling location: Barbaresco (CN)

 

Description:

A bright garnet color in the glass, the nose reveals notes of red fruits, rose petals, and hints of sweet, toasted spices, especially vanilla. On the palate, it is structured, full-bodied, and has an excellent balance between acidity and tannins, making it extremely pleasant. It ages beautifully for several years and is excellent served with red meats, braised meats, and game, as well as with aged cheeses.

The grapes for this Barbaresco, sourced from the company's vineyards in Rabajà, *****not from the Rabaja cru, are those discarded from the production of the eponymous Riserva as they were deemed not perfect for the flagship wine. After being hand-harvested, they are left to ferment for 30 days in steel and concrete vats, and then aged for 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels of various sizes before a further 6 months in the bottle.