Orlando Abrigo
Barbaresco Riserva Rongaglio 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 24 mesi in botte grande seguiti da almeno 12 mesi in bottiglia |
- Name and alcohol content: Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2016, Nebbiolo Lampia, 14.5% vol
- Origin: Rongalio Vineyard, Meruzzano (Treiso, Piedmont), 300 metres, south-west exposure
- Vinification: maceration for 20–25 days at 28°C and up to 45 days with submerged cap
- Ageing period: 24 months in large casks followed by at least 12 months in bottle
- Awards and production: 95 pts James Suckling, 94 pts Robert Parker; 7,050 bottles produced
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barbaresco Riserva Rongaglio by Orlando Abrigo is a Piedmontese red of great structure, made from Nebbiolo grapes of the Lampia variety. It stands out for its elegant profile, suited to long ageing over time. Careful management of extraction gives it superior complexity on the palate, highlighting the ageing potential that is the hallmark of this Barbaresco Riserva.
Where it comes from
The wine originates from the Meruzzano Mention, in the municipality of Treiso, following the natural slopes of the Rongalio vineyard. The historic vines rest at three hundred metres above sea level, enhanced by an excellent south-west exposure. To bring out the specific characteristics of each microzone, the bunches are harvested and processed in separate lots. The medium-textured soil, calcareous and rich in minerals, features clay veins that give this red a profound territorial identity.
How it is produced
Vinification involves gentle pressing and fermentations carried out in separate batches. A portion of the harvest macerates for about three weeks, while the remainder undergoes submerged cap maceration for up to forty-five days, which is essential for defining the tannic structure. The wine then matures for twenty-four months in large barrels, preserving the integrity of the fruit. Ageing is completed with twelve months of rest, starting from a low yield of fifty or sixty quintals per hectare.
History and Curiosities
Barbaresco Rongalio® was born from the passion of Giovanni Abrigo in the prestigious Meruzzano area, in Treiso. Grown at an altitude of 300 metres with perfect south-west exposure, the grapes from historic vines planted in 1984 and 1991 are vinified in three separate batches to enhance their authenticity. Elevated to Riserva status from 2011, this red offers an enveloping experience. The extraordinary 2016 vintage, awarded 95 points by James Suckling and 94 by Robert Parker, boasts a limited production of 7,050 bottles, available in 0.75 l, Magnum and 3 l formats.
Awards
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2016
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2016
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1964
- Oenologist: Mario Ronco, Giovanni Abrigo
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 23
| Name | Orlando Abrigo Barbaresco Riserva Rongaglio 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Orlando Abrigo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Barbaresco Rongalio® was born from the passion of Giovanni Abrigo in the prestigious Meruzzano area, in Treiso. Grown at an altitude of 300 metres with perfect south-west exposure, the grapes from historic vines planted in 1984 and 1991 are vinified in three separate batches to enhance their authenticity. Elevated to Riserva status from 2011, this red offers an enveloping experience. The extraordinary 2016 vintage, awarded 95 points by James Suckling and 94 by Robert Parker, boasts a limited production of 7,050 bottles, available in 0.75 l, Magnum and 3 l formats. |
| Origin | Meruzzano, Vigna Rongalio, Treiso (Piemonte) |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soil with good limestone content, rich in trace elements such as iron and zinc, with veins of silt and clay in places |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Yield per hectare | 50–60 quintali per ettaro |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Production technique | Soft pressing; temperature-controlled maceration (28 °C); submerged cap maceration |
| Wine making | Soft pressing; maceration for 20–25 days at a controlled temperature of 28°C for two-thirds of the grapes; maceration for up to 40–45 days with submerged cap for the remaining part; ageing for 24 months in large barrels followed by at least 12 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 24 mesi in botte grande seguiti da almeno 12 mesi in bottiglia |
| Year production | 7050 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |