Giuseppe Cortese Barbera d’Alba Morassina 2019

For Piedmont wine lovers, Giuseppe Cortese is a dream come true. This small, family-run winery, nestled in the heart of the famed Rabajà zone in Barbaresco, is a testament to the Cortese family’s deep understanding of the Nebbiolo grape. Giuseppe’s passion for winemaking began alongside his father, Giacomo.

Recognizing the potential of Barbaresco’s terroir, Giuseppe modernized the family business, improving winemaking techniques and acquiring prime Rabajà vineyard land. Today, with his son Piercarlo, wife Rosella, and daughter Tiziana all involved, Cortese crafts exceptional, terroir-driven Barbaresco wines, combining traditional methods with a gentle touch of modern technique.

Their winery and family home perch atop the Rabajà cru, one of Barbaresco’s finest vineyards, while their nearby bed and breakfast in Trifolera offers stunning views of the Nebbiolo-covered hills. Giuseppe’s prior experience managing vineyards and cellars for some of Piedmont’s top producers gave him invaluable insight into coaxing the best from the Nebbiolo grape, knowledge that now shines through in every bottle.