2016 Orlando Abrigo Barbaresco Riserva Rongalio

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  11/17/2022 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Nebbiolo (Lampia sub-variety)
  from a 2 ha south-west facing parcel of Meruzzano Vigna Rongalio
  in Treiso at 300 m with medium texture limestone rich soils and vines
  planted 4,500/ha in 1991/1984 yielding 50-60 q/ha.
  Soft pressing. 20-25 days maceration at 28°C for 2/3 of the grapes.
  Up to 40/45 days maceration with submerged cap for the rest.
  Aged 24 months in large barrels plus at least 12 months in bottle.
  15% Abv. 6500 bottles, 500 magnums, 50 3L.
  Background: Orlando Abrigo inherited the family's 3 ha in 1949 but
  produced the first bottle of estate Barbaresco only in 1973.
  Son Giovanni joined in 1986 while finishing studies in viticulture and
  enology, and took complete charge in 1988.
  Proprietor/Winemaker: Giovanni Abrigo
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med pale garnet. Intense, tightly wound varietal.
  B(alance)=3: Ripe lean fruit with firm classic structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Berry preserve, truffle, incense, earth.
  D(epth)=1: Sinewy mouthfeel. Even palate and long finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
  
  Elegant reticence. Needs much more time.
  
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