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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\u2019s 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.[\/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
Since 1971, Giuseppe Cortese has been producing in the heart of \u201cRabaj\u00e0,\u201d a historic cru in the Barbaresco region.<\/p>\n
Their high-quality wines from 4 hectares of vineyards benefits from a southwesterly exposure, offering optimal microclimate, soil, and ripening conditions.<\/p>\n
The winery adheres to traditional winemaking practices while incorporating modern technology. They are ageing their wines in Slavonian oak barrels and storing them in underground cellars at ideal temperatures.<\/p>\n
Their Chardonnay, Dolcetto, and Barbera vines, planted on the slopes opposite Trifolera, yield wines that are noted for their refined elegance and characteristic 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. 4 hectares with South \/ South-West exposure owned by Giuseppe Cortese!<\/p>\n
“The 2020 Barbaresco Rabaj\u00e0 is a total knock-out. Dark, layered and mysterious, the 2020 is pure seduction. All the elements are so well put together for a young Barbaresco. In 2020 Cortese did not bottle a Riserva, and the addition of that fruit clearly benefits this bottling. Black cherry, kirsch, lavender, spice and dried herbs all build in a super-classic Rabaj\u00e0 that delivers the goods. Don’t miss it.” – Vinous, 95 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “Notes of raspberries, blood orange, ground spices and tree bark. Medium bodied with juicy acidity, polished tannins and vivid red fruit character. Savory and pure with a supple finish and spiced citrus peel undertones to it. Better from 2025.” – James Suckling, 94 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 100% Nebbiolo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n