Giovanni Abrigo carries on the tradition of his father, Orlando. Since taking over in 1988, he has grown the family estate to 20 hectares of native varietals with a small parcel of international grapes.
His TEMPO project utilizes the winery’s modernized cellar to preserve exceptional vintages of their classic Barbaresco.
Orlando Abrigo - Barbaresco DOCG
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The wine matures in French barrels (20% new) for 15-18 months. The wine is bottled without filtration. Final aging in the bottle for more than 10 years.
'Montersino', the name of the vineyard, is one of the top 20 cru in all of Barbaresco, and a limited and elegant release. The exceptional TEMPO project utilizes the winery’s modernized cellar to preserve exceptional vintages of their classic Barbaresco, only to be released at the right moment, usually after at least 10 years of controlled cellaring! Garnet-red in color, with a layered nose of vanilla, mature red fruits and hints of spice. Well-balanced sour, dry, rounded, yet delicate and velvety with fine tannins.
Orlando Abrigo - Barbaresco DOCG
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The wine ages in French oak casks of 500 liters, where it matures for 10-15 months, with 20% in new wood. This is followed by 10-12 months in bottle
The 'Meruzzano' vineyard, one Barbaresco's Crus, lies at 420m asl, providing a fresh, clean and enjoyable Barbaresco. Ruby-red in color, with fresh black cherries and aromatic herbs on the nose. Well-balanced, dry, with evolution of the tannins, initially fruity and then more mineral.
Orlando Abrigo - Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
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The wine ages into Slavonian oak casks of 2,500 liters where it matures for 12 months, before another 12 months in bottle before release
All of the work in the vineyards of this famous cru of Roero is carried out by hand. Light ruby-red in color, with a highly refined bouquet with hints of rose, spices and woodland fruits. In the mouth, it reveals a full and delicate flavor. It is smooth, full-bodied and mineral with an elegant, persistent finish; highly drinkable.