Giuseppe Cortese
Barbaresco · Cuneo (CN)
Established
1971
Giuseppe Cortese (with his father Giacomo)
Yearly production
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estate (Barbaresco)
Location
Rabajà, comune of Barbaresco, province of Cuneo — in the heart of the Rabajà cru, the most prized in Barbaresco
Cuneo (CN)
Vineyard area
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Nebbiolo for Barbaresco centred on the Rabajà cru, plus other Langhe varieties
Appellations
Barbaresco DOCGLanghe DOC
History
Giuseppe Cortese, a native of Barbaresco, learned winemaking with his father Giacomo and served as cellar master and vineyard manager at some of Piedmont's leading estates before founding his own winery in 1971, in the Rabajà hamlet.
He built his reputation on the Rabajà cru — the most prized in Barbaresco — making a Barbaresco from it in 1971 and writing 'Rabajà' on the label from 1978; the estate remains the largest owner of the cru.
The next generation, Pier Carlo and his sister Tiziana, now run this small, family estate, with Giuseppe's wife Rosella also active.
Wines
Illustrative selectionBarbaresco 'Rabajà'
From the estate's holdings in the great Rabajà cru.
Barbaresco 'Rabajà' Riserva
A Riserva from the Rabajà cru.
Langhe Nebbiolo
A Langhe Nebbiolo from the estate.
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