Giuseppe Cortese

Nebbiolo specialist in Barbaresco's storied Rabajà vineyard.

Giuseppe Cortese works Nebbiolo in Barbaresco, the Piemonte region where this temperamental grape finds its most elegant expression. The winery's portfolio centers on Nebbiolo across different terroirs and styles: the Barbaresco Rabajà, a structured interpretation of the appellation's signature vineyard, and the Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà, which deepens that profile with extended aging. A Nebbiolo Langhe rounds out the range, offering a broader regional perspective on the variety. Nebbiolo demands attention—high tannin, high acidity, and aromatic intensity that unfolds over years rather than months. Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff have all assessed Cortese's releases, reflecting the winery's standing within critical circles. The wines speak to precision in a region where precision matters: Barbaresco sits across the Tanaro River from Barolo, sharing similar soils and climate but yielding wines of different weight and texture.