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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