Giuseppe Cortese Morassina

Giuseppe Cortese Morassina

Wine Description

A wine of great intensity, in which the freshness of the vine balances perfectly with the fullness of the aging in Slavonian oak wood.

Piercarlo and Giuseppe Cortese
Giuseppe Cortese Vineyard and Estate
Giuseppe Cortese Wine Cellar
Giuseppe Cortese Barbera Grapes
Cortese Family
Giueseppe Cortese Cantina
Giueseppe Cortese Bed and Breakfast
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Acclaim
“The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Morassina is fabulous. Dark, layered and super-expressive, the 2019 marks a return to classicism here where the Morassina is done entirely in cask starting with this vintage. Rose petal, leather, dried flowers, mint and dried herbs all grace this exquisite Barbera. This has come together beautifully over the last year. It's a great choice for readers with old school-leaning palates.” — Vinous, Oct 2023
“This wine has a fun bouquet that recalls sweet red roses in a giant bouquet. Those floral notes are followed by red cherry and dried raspberry, and I even get lavender essence. The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Morassina is a charming, easy-drinking wine with the bright fruit and acidic freshness to pair with a cheesy mozzarella pizza. There's a lot of likable personality in this wine.”
 
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2023
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Piemonte
Harvest time:
October
Bottles produced of this wine:
8,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
yes
Certified Vineyards:
no
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
15 days
Varietal composition:
100% Barbera
Fermentation container:
steel tank
Maceration technique:
pump over
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
vegan
Type of aging container:
Slavonian oak
Size of aging container:
16 - 17 HL
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
new, up to 5 years old
Total SO2
104
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Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.72 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Total SO2
104
Residual sugar:
0.6 g/L