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Score 92/100 · William Kelley (Robert Parker), Oct 2009

The 2006 Barbaresco Rabaja is a soft, beautiful wine. Initially somewhat reticent, with air the Rabaja opens up to reveal a profile of dark red cherries, tar, smoke and menthol. Despite its medium-bodied frame, the wine offers plenty of depth and concentration in a refined style. The Rabaja is aged in medium-size neutral oak casks. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2026. This is easily the finest and most consistent set of wines I have ever tasted from Cortese, particularly among the entry-level bottlings, where in the past quality has been irregular. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

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92
92/100

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92
92/100

William Kelley (Robert Parker)

92
92/100

Neal Martin (Vinous)

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92 points
Neal Martin (Vinous)
Score 92/100 · Neal Martin (Vinous), Oct 2009

The 2006 Barbaresco Rabajà is a soft, beautiful wine. Initially somewhat reticent, with air the Rabajà opens up to reveal a profile of dark red cherries, tar, smoke and menthol. Despite its medium-bodied frame, the wine offers plenty of depth and concentration in a refined style. The Rabajà is aged in medium-size neutral oak casks.

About the producer

Giuseppe Cortese
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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