The wines of Giuseppe Cortese are every Piedmont aficionado's dream. Located in the heart of the famous Rabajà zone, this small, family-owned winery, known for producing exquisitely balanced wines from the Barbaresco zone, is run by those who possess an intimate knowledge of the Nebbiolo grape. With profound respect and knowledge of the Barbaresco terroir, and long-held family traditions, Giuseppe Cortese is able to craft some of Piedmont's most exceptional wines.
A native of Barbaresco, Giuseppe Cortese began a lifelong passion for winemaking by working with his father Giacomo in the family business. After several years of experience, he realized the future of high-quality Barbaresco wines was in developing the potential of the terroir. With this in mind, Giuseppe began re-orienting the family's wine business and remodeling the winery, improving vinification techniques, and purchasing new land among the famous Rabajà vineyards. Giuseppe's son Piercarlo joined him in the 1990s, after graduating from the highly regarded Enological School of Alba. Today, Cortese is the typical small, family-run winery, with Giuseppe's wife Rosella and daughter Tiziana playing active roles in commercial aspects and public relations.
46a
Italy » Barbaresco
Wine Enthusiast 94 Balsam, leather, perfumed berry, pressed blue flower and dark spice aromas lead the way in this elegant, vibrant red. The savory, focused palate
Wine Advocate 93 "I am deeply impressed by Giuseppe Cortese's 2012 Barbaresco Rabajà. Son Pier Carlo is in charge of the estate today and has continued
Wine Spectator 94 WS TOP 100 2014 Rank 37 " Bright, with cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors, this is backed by a firm yet
Wine Advocate 93 " The 2011 Barbaresco Rabajà is rich, deep and fleshy, all qualities that will allow it to drink beautifully relatively early. Bright red
Wine Advocate 92 "As it turns out the 2005 Barbaresco Rabaja offers greater freshness and vibrancy than the 2004. I suppose that is not too surprising
End of item list