TITLE: Abbona Barolo
APPELLATION: Barolo DOCG
PRODUCER: Marziano Abbona
REGION: Piemonte
SHORT_DESC: In the beginning of the 1980’s, Marziano & Enrico Abbona looked to the Langhe with renewed interest. They purchased land in the hilly area of Monforte d’Alba & Novello and are today known for their production of the “King of Wines”. Made from grapes cultivated in Monforte d’Alba, this Barolo has a wonderful elegance to its bouquet, good strength and excellent alcohol, worthy of the family name, “Abbona”.
OVERVIEW_VARIETAL: 100% Nebbiolo
OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Barrel aged for 32 months; assemblage & bottling without filtering, rested in bottle for a few months; full malolactic fermentation
OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 59 - 60 °F
OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 15.0 %
PROFILE_COLOR: Brick red, with orange reflections
PROFILE_NOSE: Intense black currant & cherry upfront, followed by floral notes of rose & violet, along with a gentle spiciness
PROFILE_FINISH: Full-bodied & complex, with remarkable tannin; rich, silky & smooth flavors of dark berries & spice
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PAIRING: Risotto, roasted meat, truffle-based dishes, mature cheeses
AWARDS: 2016: 93 Points JamesSuckling, 2014: 93 Points Wine Spectator
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