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Meruzzano

Orlando Abrigo

Barbaresco · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Barbaresco
Appellation
Barbaresco
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · stews · aged cheeses · mushroom risotto · polenta

Rated vintages

  • 201489 pts

    Balsamic aromas of camphor, toasted oak and oak-driven spice take center stage in this wine. On the tightly wound palate, taut tannins enwrap Marasca cherry, cranberry, white pepper and clove flavors. It's balanced with bright acidity.

  • 201388 pts

    The nose is initially closed but eventually reveals toasted oak, hazelnut, dark berry and cake spice. The firm palate shows French oak, vanilla, star anise, baked plum and oak-driven spices alongside close-grained tannins that leave a firm finish. Drink 2018–2023.

  • 201186 pts

    Toasted oak, coffee and vanilla lead the nose and carry over to the palate along with dense cherry extract and espresso. Raspy wood tannins leave an astringent, abrupt finish.