Orlando Abrigo
Orlando Abrigo Barbaresco Meruzzano 2021
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After racking, the wine is decanted into French oak tonneaux with a capacity of 500 liters where it matures for 10-15 months. 20% new wood. Subsequently it refines for 4-6 months in the bottle before being put on the market. |
Description
Meruzzano is the second Me.GA by extension of the Barbaresco appellation. It reveals fine and noble tannins starting in its youth; it is marketed 3 years after the harvest.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
90/100
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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2021
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1964
- Oenologist: Mario Ronco, Giovanni Abrigo
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 23
| Name | Orlando Abrigo Barbaresco Meruzzano 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Orlando Abrigo |
| Origin | Meruzzano vineyard in Treiso |
| Climate | Altitude: 380 - 400 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Yield per hectare | 45 - 50 q. |
| Wine making | Soft pressing, maceration with the skins for about 20-25 days in vats that allow for temperature control. |
| Aging | After racking, the wine is decanted into French oak tonneaux with a capacity of 500 liters where it matures for 10 5 months. 20% new wood. Subsequently it refines for 4-6 months in the bottle before being put on the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |