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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. 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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. 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