Giuseppe Cortese Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Get to know: Giuseppe Cortese Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Nebbiolo from the Langhe hills of Piedmont

Tasting Note

Vibrant red berries lead the way, with a crisp, stony minerality running through the middle. The estate makes this from its younger vineyards, and it tastes fresh and fruity. Tannins are soft, which leaves a finish that's easy-going and more-ish. Drink it now, or tuck a few bottles away and watch it develop.

Top food pairings:

• Roast pheasant or partridge with crisp bacon
• Wild mushroom and chestnut ragù on soft polenta
• Tagliatelle with a slow-cooked beef ragù

Kate Says

"Nebbiolo can be a serious, firm-tannined grape, and this one comes from the family's younger vineyards, so it's made to be fresh and fruity. It's lovely now with a roast game bird, and it'll keep developing if you've got the patience to leave a bottle or two."

Producer Info

Giuseppe Cortese has been making wine in Piedmont since 1971, from a base on the Rabajà hill in Barbaresco. His children work alongside him in the winery and vineyards, and there's a small B&B on site for visitors. The estate farms about nine hectares on clay-limestone soils, and some of its vines are 60 to 70 years old.

How it's made:

• Made from the estate's younger vineyards
• Grapes are harvested by hand across the estate
  

Good to know:

• Region: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
• Grape: Nebbiolo
• Style: Red, still
• Closure: Cork
• Vegan: Not supplied
• ABV: 14.5%
• Vintage: 2023

Why we love it:

A fresh, fruity Italian red wine with Nebbiolo's red-berry character and soft tannins, ready to enjoy now. A good one for game, mushrooms or a pasta supper.