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Located, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Alps bordering France and Switzerland, Piedmont is the second largest of Italy’s 20 regions, after Sicily.<\/p>\n
Recognized for its industry like Fiat in Turin, Piedmont is also one of the greatest regions in the world in terms of cuisine (don\u2019t forget the white truffles from Alba!) and wine!<\/p>\n
With 42 DOC and 17 DOCG, Piedmont has more wine appellations than any other Italian region.<\/p>\n
The most recognized grape variety is Nebbiolo named exactly for the arrival of this pre-harvest fog (called \u201cnebbia\u201d in Italian), which prolongs cluster hang time and allows full phenolic balance and ripeness. This grape is responsible for the exalted Piedmont wines of Barbaresco and Barolo, known for their ageability, firm tannins and hallmark aromas of tar and roses. Nebbiolo wines, despite their pale hue, pack a pleasing punch of flavor and structure. Barbaresco tends to be more elegant in style while Barolo is more powerful. Across the Tanaro River, the Roero region, and farther north, the regions of Gattinara and Ghemme, also produce excellent quality Nebbiolo.<\/p>\n
Barbera is the most planted grape in Piedmont, beloved for its trademark high acidity, low tannin and juicy red fruit. Dolcetto, Piedmont\u2019s other important red grape, is usually ready within a couple of years of release.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6163″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
From its 4 hectares of vineyards located in the middle of \u201cRabaj\u00e0\u201d, an historical cru in the Barbaresco area, Giuseppe Cortese vinifies and produces high quality wines since 1971. The Rabaja\u2019 cru enjoys southwesterly exposure and the very best in terms of microclimate, soil and ripening.
\nWines are produced according to winemaking tradition using the latest technology: wines aged in Slavonian oak, wines stored in underground cellars at perfectly suitable temperatures in order to maintain the aroma and taste that characterise top quality products.
\nTheir Chardonnay, Dolcetto and Barbera are grown on vineyards on the opposite hillside of Trifolera, producing wines of great elegance and typical style.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Rabaj\u00e0 vineyard is one of the most historic, famous, and sought-out crus of Barbaresco. 1 hectare with South \/ South-West exposure owned by Giuseppe Cortese is dedicated to the Riserva.<\/p>\n
“Lots of ripe fruit on the nose and palate with dried rose petals and cigar box adding complexity. Full-bodied and rich with depth of fruit and layers of ripe tannins. Smoky finish. Decadent and glorious now.” – James Suckling, 96 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 100% Nebbiolo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6159,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n