{"product_id":"giuseppe-cortese-barbaresco-2021","title":"Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eGiuseppe Cortese\u003c\/strong\u003e is a still red wine from Piedmont made from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its sensory profile is distinguished by marked freshness and a distinct \u003cstrong\u003emineral streak\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is complex yet easy to drink, supported by a solid structure that allows it to evolve over time, even for ten or fifteen years. At the table, it enhances dishes based on red meats, game and cheeses. It expresses its bouquet best with a \u003cstrong\u003eone-hour decanting\u003c\/strong\u003e and when served between sixteen and eighteen degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis interpretation of \u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from plots located in the immediate vicinity of the \u003cstrong\u003eGiuseppe Cortese\u003c\/strong\u003e winery. The vines grow between two hundred and thirty-five and three hundred and fifteen metres above sea level, enjoying optimal exposure to the south and south-west. The character of the wine comes directly from the \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, stratified and particularly rich in minerals. Cultivation follows the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot training system\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a planting density designed to ensure the grapes reach an excellent level of ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at selecting the best fruit. Subsequently, the \u003cstrong\u003efermentation lasts about thirty days\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for a balanced extraction of colour and structure. Ageing takes place for eighteen months in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e that are already five or six years old, a deliberate choice to support the body of the wine while preserving its elegance. After a further rest in the bottle for at least six months, the wine expresses with precision and harmony its connection to its place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGiuseppe Cortese Barbaresco 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is a noble expression of Piedmont, born from Nebbiolo grapes grown near the winery. This distinguished label comes to life through manual harvesting and expert \u003cstrong\u003eageing for 18 months in Slavonian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by six months of rest in the bottle. Multi-award-winning with excellent \u003cstrong\u003escores from James Suckling and Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine, crafted by oenologist Pier Carlo Cortese, offers a fresh, mineral and complex sip, fully reflecting the authentic soul of this renowned denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giuseppe Cortese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44705801601195,"sku":"54056","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/giuseppe-cortese-barbaresco-2021_54056_1_5e496b63-5ed3-4239-b8ec-6c40cae86763.webp?v=1746854290","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/giuseppe-cortese-barbaresco-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}