TITLE: Bricco
APPELLATION: Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC
PRODUCER: Marziano Abbona
REGION: Piemonte
SHORT_DESC: Bricco Barone is a lovely zone on the hills of Monforte d’Alba in Rinaldi. The Nebbiolo d’Alba produced from this soil is robust, with great longevity & a rich bouquet
OVERVIEW_VARIETAL: 100% Nebbiolo
OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Barrel aged for several months followed by assemblage in stainless steel, then in bottle for a few months
OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 59 - 60 °F
OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 14.5 - 15.0%
PROFILE_COLOR: Ruby red color, with maroon reflections
PROFILE_NOSE: Fragrant aromas of violet, raspberry, cinnamon, tobacco & black pepper
PROFILE_FINISH: Substantially rich & full bodied, yet harmonious, with moderate tannins, along with spice & fruit notes
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PAIRING: Risotto, roasted meat, white truffle fondue, lightly fried foods
AWARDS: 2019: 92 Points JamesSuckling, 2016: 90 Points Wine Spectator, 2018: Due Bicchieri Gambero Rosso
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