# Pressenda (Abbona)

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

- **Producer:** Abbona
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Castelletto
- **Production area:** Pressenda, Castelletto cru, Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Soil at the border of the Diano Sandstone and Lequio Formation: sandy with good limestone content (sand 50%, silt 30%, clay 20%, pH 8.0).
- **Exposure:** East facing, 260-370m altitude (average 315m), 22% average slope.
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines average 42 years old (the estate's vineyard page gives 40 years for the wider Pressenda-Castelletto plot), Guyot trained at 5,000 vines per hectare; yield 70 quintals per hectare over 3.95 hectares.
- **Vinification:** Crushed and destemmed, followed by skin maceration. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts in contact with the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with daily pump-overs. At the end of this period the cap is submerged for a final maceration, then dry racking, settling and transfer to barrels. Malolactic fermentation carried out entirely and spontaneously during the submerged-cap maceration. Aged in barrel for a long period, then blended and bottled, resting in bottle at a constant 14°C for several months before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C, after bringing the bottle to room temperature 24 hours before drinking.
- **Storage:** Built for long ageing in the bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Pressenda is a striking vineyard facing the castle of Serralunga, in the township of Monforte d'Alba; a Barolo built for long ageing, kept approachable by a natural acidity that refreshes the palate.

## Tasting notes

Notably structured yet drinkable, with aromas of mint, violet, raspberry and spice; solid and persistent on the palate.

## Food pairings

Serious, important dishes.