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Barbaresco DOCG wine — Giuseppe Cortese winery — Dionysus
RedBarbarescoDOCG

Barbaresco DOCG

by Giuseppe Cortese · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBarbarescoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for20–25 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Giuseppe CortesePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is hand-picked from the estate’s vineyard in Barbaresco, at 235–315 m above sea level. The vines are 35 years old and grow mainly on limestone and clay soils, which preserve freshness and rounded fruit character while contributing mineral nuances.

Vinification

Fermentation lasts 30 days and uses natural yeasts.

Ageing

The wine matures for 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels that are at least five to six years old, followed by a further six months in bottle before release to develop its structure.

Tasting profile

Stylish and elegant, the wine is tightly wound and youthfully firm yet delicate and refined. It combines freshness and minerality with complexity and an easy-drinking character. Rich berry flavours and herbal aromas accompany a vivid, balanced and harmonious profile with complex aromatics.

Serving and pairing

Pair with meat dishes or fine cheeses.