Orlando Abrigo
Barbaresco Montersino 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After racking, the wine is transferred to barriques and tonneaux where it matures for 12-15 months with 15% new oak; it then refines for at least 12 months in bottle before being released for sale. |
- Name and grape variety: Barbaresco DOCG 2019 from Nebbiolo (Lampia clone)
- Origin Montersino: Treiso (Piedmont), altitude 300-350 m, south and south-west exposure
- Vinification: gentle crushing and pressing; maceration 20-25 days, maximum temperature 30 °C
- Ageing: 12-15 months in barriques and small casks (15% new) plus 12 months in bottle
- Profile and serving: full-bodied structure, fine and silky tannins; 14.5% vol; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Montersino by Orlando Abrigo is a red wine from Piedmont that expresses the character of Nebbiolo grapes. Born in the prestigious Barbaresco area, it stands out for its structured and harmonious profile. On the palate, it reveals a full body balanced by fine, silky tannins, ensuring a smooth drink. Careful ageing guarantees excellent evolutionary potential, enhancing the intrinsic qualities of the grape variety over time.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the slopes of Treiso, in the historic Montersino cru, renowned since 1879 for its viticultural value. The vineyards, facing south and south-west at an altitude between 300 and 350 metres, are trained using the Guyot system. This approach favours the balance of the vine, maintaining low yields. To enhance the nuances of each plot, the grapes from the different parcels are vinified separately, offering a faithful interpretation of the Piedmontese terroir.
How it is produced
Production begins with gentle pressing and a skin maceration lasting 20-25 days at controlled temperatures. After racking, the wine rests in barrels, partly new, maturing for a period between 12 and 15 months. This time in wood shapes the structure and polishes the tannins with elegance. The process concludes with a further ageing in bottle of at least twelve months, essential for defining and stabilising the aromatic profile.
History and Curiosities
The Orlando Abrigo winery, founded in 1964 and faithful to ancient family traditions, enhances the prestigious Montersino cru in Treiso, already celebrated in 1879 for its exceptional winegrowing vocation. This elegant Nebbiolo is born from parcels vinified separately, resulting in a full-bodied red with fine, silky tannins. The meticulous ageing of 12-15 months in barriques and tonneaux, followed by a year in the bottle, ensures a pleasant and satisfying drink. Appreciated by critics, this fine vintage has achieved an impressive 94 points from Robert Parker.
Awards
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2019
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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2019
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2019
92/100
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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2019
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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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
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 Montersino 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| 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 The Orlando Abrigo winery, founded in 1964 and faithful to ancient family traditions, enhances the prestigious Montersino cru in Treiso, already celebrated in 1879 for its exceptional winegrowing vocation. This elegant Nebbiolo is born from parcels vinified separately, resulting in a full-bodied red with fine, silky tannins. The meticulous ageing of 12 5 months in barriques and tonneaux, followed by a year in the bottle, ensures a pleasant and satisfying drink. Appreciated by critics, this fine vintage has achieved an impressive 94 points from Robert Parker. |
| Origin | Vigna Montersino, Treiso (Piemonte) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Yield per hectare | 45-50 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C (maximum temperature) |
| Fermentation | 20-25 days |
| Production technique | Soft crushing and pressing; maceration on the skins for 20-25 days; ageing in barriques and tonneaux |
| Wine making | Soft crushing, maceration with the skins for about 20-25 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C; gentle pressing. |
| Aging | After racking, the wine is transferred to barriques and tonneaux where it matures for 12 5 months with 15% new oak; it then refines for at least 12 months in bottle before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |