{"product_id":"giuseppe-cortese-barbera-dalba-2024","title":"Giuseppe Cortese Barbera d'Alba 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiuseppe Cortese's Barbera d’Alba is a still red wine that embodies the essence of Piedmont, made from Barbera grapes. In the glass, it displays an \u003cstrong\u003eintense violet-red colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an almost impenetrable texture. Its aromatic profile opens with a \u003cstrong\u003ewiny and velvety scent\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing a dry and full-bodied sip where the grape’s natural freshness finds perfect balance with barrel ageing. At the table, it is best enjoyed alongside \u003cstrong\u003emeat-based dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, game, and mature cheeses, offering maximum pleasure when served between 14 and 16 degrees after an hour of decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines over forty years old\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated using the Guyot system, located between two hundred and three hundred metres above sea level and benefitting from excellent south and south-west exposure. The local soils support the wine’s structure, ensuring a full-flavoured profile. Giuseppe Cortese, a solid \u003cstrong\u003ePiedmontese family estate\u003c\/strong\u003e now in its third generation, works its parcels under the careful oenological guidance of Pier Carlo Cortese, aiming to translate the \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e into a glass characterised by technical precision and structural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cellar process begins with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by around twenty days of fermentation in steel to optimally extract colour and aromatic precursors. The wine then matures through a lengthy \u003cstrong\u003eageing in Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for eighteen months, a crucial phase to consolidate the body while maintaining its dry profile. Maturation concludes with a further minimum of six months’ rest in bottle before release, an essential step to stabilise the flavour profile and ensure an \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e estimated between five and ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Barbera d’Alba DOC tells the story of the genuine passion of the Cortese family, now in its third generation. Born from Giuseppe’s intuition and cared for by the oenologist Pier Carlo, this excellent red wine comes from \u003cstrong\u003e45-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautifully exposed to the south-west. The meticulous manual harvest ensures an impeccable selection of bunches, destined for a patient ageing of 18 months in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. An artisanal process that delivers a full-bodied and enveloping sip, celebrating a proud \u003cstrong\u003efamily winemaking tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giuseppe Cortese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265168036011,"sku":"60632","price":150.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/giuseppe-cortese-barbera-d-alba-2024_60632_1_afb43a1f-a6bc-4f41-b704-0210f884a130.webp?v=1773814002","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/giuseppe-cortese-barbera-dalba-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}