ORLANDO ABRIGO
TREISO | PIEDMONT
| Founded: | 1973 | |
| Owner: | Giovanni Abrigo | |
| Winemaker: | Giovanni Abrigo | |
| Hectares under vines: | 23ha | |
| Altitude above sea level: | 300-600m | |
| Average annual production: | 100,000 bottles | |
| Green code: | SQNPI certified sustainable |
WHAT THEY SAY
Giovanni’s grandparents were winemakers who sold their grapes at the market in Alba. His father Orlando returned to winemaking in 1973, proudly welcoming the DOCG recognition in 1981. Giovanni’s first harvest was in 1986 and he has not looked back. New vineyards have been acquired (Montersino in 1996) and an avante garde winery was built in 2013.
WHAT WE SAY
A great range of wines from Giovanni, we are delighted to have discovered and include in our portfolio. Excitingly, Giovanni holds back a certain number of bottles of the best vintages, which he offers again at a later date. These historic vintages are in their prime and, as the critic scores testify, make stunning drinking.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Orlando Abrigo's Barbarescos are powerful, rich, intense yet elegant. Structured reds often featuring limestone-rich soils. This set of new releases really impressed me, as the wines showed quite a bit of distinction and personality, not to mention consistency across the entire range.
Barbaresco Meruzzano 2020
Rich, earthy spices mingle with heady rose aromas, leading to a palate bursting with dark fruits like plum and black raspberry. Plump and layered, it offers easy-going tannins that cradle. Vibrant cherry and macerated strawberry flavors. Refreshing and complex, the wine strikes a balance between pure deliciousness and something cerebral. (90 Points, Jeff Porter Wine Enthusiast)
WINES WE IMPORT:
REDS
Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore DOC
Barbaresco Meruzzano DOCG
Barbaresco Montersino DOCG
Barbaresco Rongalio Riserva DOCG
Barbaresco CN_Centoundici DOCG
WHITES
Nascetta Langhe DOC
Tres Plus Langhe Bianco DOC