2019 Barbaresco
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The 2019 Barbaresco is classy, elegant and polished. In other words, everything Barbaresco can and should be. Rose petal, bright red fruit, orange peel and cinnamon all grace this exquisite Barbaresco from Cortese. The straight Barbaresco is a blend taken from Trifolera and declassified lots of Rabajà. It spent 18 months in cask. It's a gorgeous wine in every way.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Here’s a good value from Piedmont. The Giuseppe Cortese 2019 Barbaresco is fine and silky with determined aromas of dried fruit, pressed rose, licorice and crushed stone. The wine shows classic Nebbiolo aromas in a simple manner and with just enough complexity to underline the distinct personality of this special grape.
The 2019 Barbaresco offers lovely energy and tension to play off its mid-weight structure. Lavender, mint, pine, rose petal and red cherry all lift from the glass. Tasted next to the 2018, the 2019 has a bit more creaminess and vitality, qualities that become increasingly apparent over time. This is an exquisite Barbaresco that shows the strength of the year.