Style
Red
Type

Still

Winemaker

Marziano Abbona & Giuseppe Caviola

Appellation

Dogliani DOCG

Varieties

Dolcetto

Viticulture

Vineyard of production: San Luigi - Dogliani, 1.7 ha
Average age of vineyards: 39 years

Farming

Organic

Terroir

Sand, clay, and loam mixture

Vineyard

The vineyards of Abbona extend for a total surface area of 52 hectares (128 acres) over the best-positioned territories in Dogliani, Monforte d’Alba and Novello. All owned by the winery, the vineyards include some of the most renowned crus in the Langhe and are cultivated in the highest respect for the surrounding environment and for those who work in the vineyards.

The vineyards are cultivated and harvested by hand following methods passed down for generations. Many of the family vineyards are cultivated with old-growth vines up to 60 years of age. These express the highest quality of the territory where they were planted. Following the French tradition of classifying land parcels, the winery’s vineyards are divided by land quality according to factors of microclimate, position, and geology. Abbona uses only grapes from the best vineyards, located in the higher hills, to make their cru wines; the other grapes are used to make their core wines.

Vinification

Crushing-destemming is followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts. It is left in contact with the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25-28° C (77-82° F) for 21 days. Next follows dry racking and decantation with transfer to stainless steel tanks. It is stabilized with cold temperatures in order to avoid the use of clarifying products. Average sulfite level: 40 mg/L. 7,800 cases produced annually

Aging

In stainless steel tanks until bottling, done in end of January. Then, bottles rest at a constant temperature of 14°C (57° F) for one month before release.

Features

Vegan

Distribution Area

Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

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Tasting Note

The color is a classic ruby red with shades of purple, the nose shows red fruit with a very pronounced hint of cherry. These features are found on the palate where the fruity freshness and the right acidity typical of Dogliani are also enhanced.

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