# Barbaresco (Abbona)

> Red, Barbaresco DOCG by [Abbona](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/abbona.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/abbona-barbaresco).

- **Producer:** Abbona
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Northeast of Alba, along the Tanaro river
- **Vinification:** Crushed and destemmed, then spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in contact with the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Dry racking and transfer to oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation carried out entirely in barrel immediately after alcoholic fermentation. Aged in barrel for a long period, then blended in steel, filtered and bottled, resting in bottle at a constant 14°C for a few months before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C, after bringing the bottle to room temperature 24 hours before drinking.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

One of the Langhe's most prestigious and well-known wines, made from Nebbiolo grapes grown northeast of Alba, along the Tanaro river; powerful without ever being overbearing, an important, convivial wine, refined and persuasive.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red with ruby reflections that turn orange with age; soft and persuasive, with delicate tannins that are never overbearing, aromas of ripe red fruit with a light spiced note, and barely perceptible acidity that adds freshness.