D.O.C. Grapes: 100%
Babera Vineyard: Marziano Abbona owns a total of 40 hectares in the Langhe. This Barbera comes
from his 1.6 vineyard
site in Monforte d’Alba. It is 410
meters above sea level with a south exposure. The vines are an average of
35 years old. Harvest: In October by hand Yield
per hectare: 60 quintals per hectare Vinification: In stainless steel at 32 °C under temperature
controlled conditions. There is a 7-8 day maceration period on the
skins. After malolactic
fermentation, the wine is racked Aging: The wine stays for 1 year in 2nd year
old Fench oak barriques
of 225 liters and then 1 year in 2 to 3 year old Acidity: 6 Alcohol: 14% by vol. Color: Ruby red with deep garnet reflections. Bouquet: Intense,
vinous bouquet with ripe red berry fruit , vanilla
and spice. Taste: Robust
and full with mature fruit and warm spices. The finish is slightly bitter
and seductively lingering. Foods: Excellent with wild fowl, game, roasted
meats and aged cheeses. Enologist: Beppe Caviola D.O.C.G. Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: Marziano
Abbona owns a total of 40 hectares in the Langhe. This Barolo comes from his 1.6 hectares in the
excellent Pressenda vineyard from
the Monforte d’Alba
commune. It is 380 meters above sea
level with a south exposure. The vines are an average of 25 years old. Harvest: In October by
hand Yield per hectare: 55 quintals per hectare Vinification: In stainless steel at 32 °C under temperature
controlled
conditions. There is a 7-8 day maceration
period on the skins. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is racked Aging: The wine stays for 1 year
in new French oak barriques of 225 liters and then 18 months in large casks of Slavonian oak. Acidity: 5.5 Alcohol: 15% by vol. Color: Ruby
red with intense garnet reflections. Bouquet: Intense and ethereal with
hints of dried roses, tar, and violets against warm wood tones and spices. Taste: Aristocratic, austere
and harmonious. It is full bodied and mouth-filling with a finish that is
long and lingering. Foods: Excellent with game, red meats,
truffle dishes and aged cheeses. Enologist: Beppe Caviola D.O.C.G. Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: Marziano
Abbona owns a total of 40 hectares in the Langhe. This Barolo comes from his 1.6 hectares in the
excellent Terlo Ravera vineyard from the Novello –Monforte
commune. It is 400 meters above sea
level with a southern exposure. The vines are an average of 25-40 years
old. Harvest: In October by
hand Yield per hectare: 55 quintals per hectare Vinification: In stainless steel at 32 °C under temperature
controlled conditions. There is a 7-8 day maceration period on the
skins. After malolactic
fermentation, the wine is racked Aging: The wine stays for 1 year
in new French oak barriques of 225 liters and then 2 years in large casks of Slavonian oak. Acidity: 5.5 Alcohol: 14% by vol. Color: Ruby
red with garnet reflections. Bouquet: Intense and ethereal with
hints of dried roses, tar, and violets against warm wood tones and spices. Taste: Aristocratic, austere
and harmonious. It is full bodied and mouth-filling with a finish that is
long and lingering. Foods: Excellent with game, red meats,
truffle dishes and aged cheeses. Enologist: Beppe Caviola
Barolo Pressenda
Shelf Talker
ABBONA
BARBERA D’ALBA
ABBONA BAROLO PRESSENDA MONFORTE
ABBONA BAROLO TERLO RAVERA