2016 Marziano Abbona Barolo $420 case
Organic, Estate Owned 100% Nebbiolo
93 Points James Suckling “firm, silky red with fine tannins that have some strength, layered and pretty. Outstanding.”
The estate of Marziano Abbona is located in Dogliani, Piedmont, bordering Barolo’s famous Monforte commune. The estate owns a total of 103 acres of prized vineyards spread throughout the communes of Dogliani, Novello and Monforte and produces wines of great elegance and depth.
Each Abbona label is designed by family friend, Gianni Galli, and features various species of birds found on the estate’s vineyards.