# Mervisano (Orlando Abrigo)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore by [Orlando Abrigo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/orlando-abrigo.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/orlando-abrigo-mervisano).

- **Producer:** Orlando Abrigo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Mervisano
- **Production area:** Vigna Roreto, Trezzo Tinella (350 m asl), with a further plot in Neviglie
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** Oldest parcel planted 1965; estate parcels planted 1965-2015, Guyot pruning (6-8 buds/vine), 4,500 vines/ha
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing, skin maceration about 15-20 days at up to 28°C. Matures 12-15 months in 500-litre French oak tonneaux (40% new wood), then a further 10-12 months in bottle before release.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Selected from the best lots of old vines bordering the Barbaresco territory, in the Roreto locality spanning Trezzo Tinella and Neviglie. The estate describes it as an important Barbera with strong ageing potential. "Superiore" appears on the bottle label though not in the site's own wine description.

## Tasting notes

This Barbera d'Alba Superiore presents a deep ruby hue, offering an aromatic nose of ripe red cherries and plums, complemented by a palate that is vibrant and juicy with a persistent, fresh finish.