About this wine
A more approachable expression of Nebbiolo than the estate's Barolo, hand-picked in mid-October and fermented in stainless steel with about 10-12 days of maceration, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged around 12 months in oak casks and tonneaux, favoring previously used wood to preserve balance. Bright ruby red with garnet highlights, showing dried plum, violet and bay leaf aromas, soft tannins and a mouth-watering, medium-long finish.
A gentler, fruit-forward introduction to Nebbiolo before stepping up to the estate's Barolo Ravera.
Sommelier's Note
"This is where to taste the Ravera terroir's Nebbiolo character without the wait — fresher and ready to drink years before the Barolo."
Food Pairings
A versatile red for roasted or braised poultry, veal, mushroom dishes, and medium-aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Weeknight dinners with roasted poultry or mushroom dishes, casual gatherings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $12-20
Terroir & Winemaking
Hand-harvested in mid-October at full phenolic ripeness. Fermented in stainless steel with 10-12 days of maceration and spontaneous malolactic fermentation, then aged approximately 12 months in 750L oak casks and 500L tonneaux, mostly previously used wood. Good ageing potential up to around 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Nebbiolo d'Alba different from Abrigo Giovanni's Barolo?
- It uses the same Nebbiolo grape but is fermented and aged for a shorter period (around 12 months in oak versus 20-24 months for the Barolo), giving a fresher, more immediately approachable wine.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Roasted or braised poultry, veal, mushroom-based dishes, and medium-aged cheeses all pair well.
- Is this wine ready to drink young?
- Yes — it is more approachable in its youth than the estate's Barolo, though it can also age well for up to a decade.
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