The Firm The story of Abrigo family has as background the Langhe hills but it s not started in the Berfi farmstead, nowadays seat of the farm company managed by Abrigo Ernesto and his sister Mariarita. On this hill the Abrigo are arrived from the Barbaresco district in 1935. At that time the families were very numerous and provident fathers bought good vines in order to guarantee the future to their sons. Berfi vineyards, in the commune of Diano d Alba, bought by Ernesto s grandfather, are become the occupation of a line of the family that has aimed at a popular vine much-loved in Piedmont: the Dolcetto. On Diano d Alba hills, Dolcetto vine gives excellent results so the investement was effective. In the sixties the company is got on to Aldo (Ernesto s father) and Franco Abrigo that have gathered all the property and led the company including Voghera farmstead. Ernesto and Mariarita have taken over the business so the management is remained in the family. With them technically cooperates the young oenologist Emanuele Antona while in the vineyards contributes the uncle Francesco. At present the company is made up of 14 hectares of optimal vineyards that include some of the most famous Söri of Diano. Dolcetto vine take up over 8 hectares of vineyards that produce Diano d Alba, a DOC born in the eighties, wine intensely coloured and flavoured with an exceptional structure that preserves the freshness for years. Dolcetto is flanked by Barbera, Chardonnay, Nebbiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon from which originate high quality wines, characterised by fragrant and intense flavoures and a fruity, mellow and full taste. The company produces about 100'000 bottles per year. Abrigo family will be glad to receive in Berfi farmstead with traditional hospitality and simplicity of Langa people
Dolcetto of Diano d Alba Dolcetto is probably the vine with the most authentic Piedmontese origin, it is quite delicate, requiring specific positions, altitudes and a considerable temperature difference between day and night. The first documents on the cultivation of the Dolcetto vine date back to the 16th Century, but its origins are probably older. There are a few written documents, but we have at our disposal many oral memories handed down from generation to generation by wine growers. The name of this vine has often created misunderstandings due to its name: Dolcetto (from the Italian dolce, sweet) is not referred to the taste of the wine (which is very dry), since it probably indicates the pleasant taste of the grapes, which have a low acid content and are quite sweet. In Piedmont, this vine is widely spread, and the surface cultivated with Dolcetto vineyards is so wide that it could be divided into seven subregions: one of these areas is made up of the communal territory of Diano D Alba, which is located in the Province of Cuneo and dedicated to the production of the DOC wine Dolcetto di Diano d Alba, which can be simply called Diano d Alba DOC. Thanks to the small production area and strict regulations, we can produce autochthonous wines which are strongly characterized by the soil and whose peculiar features are enhanced. Dolcetto di Diano is typically robust and fruity, with an intense almond finish. These characteristics are given by the soil of Diano d Alba, which is mostly made up of white tuff marl. Some specific wine areas located in the territory of Diano produce special grapes, these regions are called Sörì (from the Piedmontese dialect sunny hillsides ). At present, 77 Sörì have been listed since 1985, following a long and complex study on the wine areas, with the help of wine growers, in order to select the best zones. The excellent quality of Dolcetto di Diano has been certified both through the DOC designation and an accurate research on the area. Due to the specific composition of the grapes and to the influence of the micro-climate, Dolcetto di Diano can have very different characteristics: these depend on the skills of wine-growers and oenologists. Through different cultivation and wine-making techniques, it is possible to obtain wines which are simple and young, full-bodied wines with purple reflections and an intense nose, or cru that can be aged for several years in order to develop their entire wonderful potential. Every wine lover can find his/her wine. Slightly more than one million bottles of Dolcetto di Diano are produced from vineyards which are located only in the territory of Diano d Alba every year.
The Wines DIANO D ALBA DOCG SUPERIORE PIETRIN ONLY THE BEST VINTAGES GIVE US PIETRIN! Vine: 100% Dolcetto Vineyards: grapes from 40-year-old vines Harvest period: September, third decade Wine-making: only in the best vintages the grapes coming from Vigna Pietrin are separated from other grapes to make a special wine. First, this wine is aged in large oak casks for some months in order to fix the color and obtain violet tones, then it ages in the bottle for several months, so as to reach one year ageing after the harvest. Tasting notes: it has a fine ruby red color with violet reflections; enticing impact in the mouth with notes of little red fruit and jam; a round and warm taste that tends to licorice and wood scents while preserving an acid note. Pairings: its full body goes well with cheeses and salami. Serving temperature: 18 C
NEBBIOLO D ALBA DOC TARDISS IT IS THE LAST WINE THAT LEAVES THE CELLAR, ITS LONG AGEING WILL MAKE YOU FEEL THE FULL EXPRESSION OF ITS FEATURES. Vine: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: estate vineyards, south-west exposure Harvest period: October, first decade Wine-making: de-stemming, pressing, traditional maceration for 7 days at 29 C. Ageing: 12 months in oak barrels coming from the French regions of Allier and Limousine, non toasted wood. Finishing: at least six months in the bottle. Tasting notes: the color is garnet red, the nose is rich and fruity, with notes of red fruit jam, raspberry, wild strawberry, as well as spicy notes of cinnamon and tobacco; the taste is full, dry and persistent. Pairings: it goes well with robust first courses, meat courses and ripe cheeses. You can appreciate its character even 8-12 years after the bottling. Serving temperature: 18 C.
BARBERA D ALBA DOC LA GALÙPA BODY AND PERSISTENCE MAKE THIS WINE DELICIOUS AND CHARMING. Vine: 100% Barbera Vineyard: estate vineyards, south-west exposure Harvest period: September, third decade Wine-making: de-stemming and pressing, traditional fermentation with maceration for 6 days at 28 C. Ageing: 12 months in big casks and barriques. Finishing: at least six months in the bottle. Tasting notes: it has an intense red ruby color, vinous scent with sharp notes of rose and fruit, as well as a light hint of vanilla; full, well balanced and enticing taste with a persistent note of blackberry jam. Pairings: its full body matches with red stuffed or boiled meat courses served with rich sauces as well as with salami. Serving temperature: 18 C
DIANO D ALBA DOC ROCCHE DEI BERFI PRODUCED WITH GRAPES FROM THE SORÌ, THE BETTER EXPOSED AND SUNNIEST AREAS. Vine: 100% Dolcetto Vineyards: estate vineyard in Berfi, the best south-west exposure (Sorì). Harvest period: September, second decade Wine-making: de-stemming, pressing, traditional fermentation with maceration of 4 days at 26 C. Finishing: long finishing with fermentation yeasts, bottling at the end of July, ready to drink in autumn. Tasting notes: the colour is deep violet, the nose is complex, full of fruity notes, especially of ripe cherry, the taste is broad and vinous, with a pleasant bitter aftertaste, combining freshness and texture. Pairings: Dolcetto goes well with every course, but this one is perfect with robust first courses and meat courses. Serving temperature: 18 C.
LANGHE DOC ROSSO TAMBUSS A SURPRISING WINE OCCASIONS KNOCKING AT THE DOOR ON GREAT Vine: 50% Nebbiolo, 25% Barbera, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard: estate vineyards, south-west exposure Harvest period: October, first decade Wine-making: de-stemming, pressing, traditional fermentation with maceration for 6 days at 29 C. Ageing: in barriques for 24 months. Finishing: at least six months in the bottle. Tasting notes: the color is garnet red, the nose is rich in fruit (cherry, plum and red fruit jam) and spices (vanilla and tobacco), the taste is full, dry and persistent. Pairings: it goes well with robust first courses, meat courses and ripe cheeses. Serving temperature: 18 C.
LANGHE DOC DOLCETTO LE TURNE THIS DOLCETTO IS THE RESULT OF GRAPES COMING FROM DIFFERENT VINEYARDS Vine: 100% Dolcetto Vineyard: estate vineyard, east exposure. Harvest period: September, second decade. Wine-making: de-stemming and pressing, traditional fermentation with short maceration at 24 C. Finishing: spring bottling, finishing in the bottle. You will especially appreciate its freshness even 3-4 years after the bottling. Tasting notes: the color is red with elegant violet reflections, the scent reveals plenty of flowers and red fruits, the taste is dry and pleasant. Pairings: it goes well with all courses thanks to its versatility. Serving temperature: 15-18 C.
BARBERA D ALBA DOC PIASUSA PIASUSA MEANS PLEASANT, A NAME DUE TO ITS FRESHNESS AND FRAGRANCE Vine: 100% Barbera Vineyard: estate vineyard, south-east exposure Harvest period: September, third decade Wine-making: de-stemming, pressing, traditional fermentation with maceration for 5 days at 27 C. Finishing: spring bottling, finishing in the bottle for 3 months before being marketed. Tasting notes: red ruby color, intense and fruity notes of blackberry, plum and rose; the taste is full, rich and a bit acidulous. Pairings: from meat starters to ripe cheeses. Serving temperature: 18 C.
LANGHE CHARDONNAY DOC TEMP DER FIÙ IT IS READY WHEN BLOOMING FLOWERS HERALD ARRIVAL. SPRING S Vine: 100% Chardonnay Vineyard: estate vineyard, east exposure, altitude 450m Harvest period: September, first decade Wine-making: Direct soft-pressing of the grapes after a short maceration in tank, must fermentation at low temperatures (16 C). Finishing: 2 months "sur lies". Bottling in January, ready to drink in February. Tasting notes: straw-yellow color, intense and floral scent that recalls hawthorn and acacia, fresh taste with a delicate acidulous note that reminds of green apples. Pairings: it matches with fish, even when served with sauces, with starters and white meats, pastas with fish or vegetable sauces. Serving temperature: 10-12 C.
I ROSÉ WINE REÜSA THE YOUNGEST WINE OF THIS WINERY, CHARACTERIZED BY ITS INTENSE PERFUME AND PLEASANT TASTE. Vine: 70% Dolcetto, 20% Barbera, 10% Nebbiolo Vineyard: estate vineyard, east exposure Harvest period: September, second decade Wine-making: de-stemming, pressing, short maceration of 12 hours in order to obtain the desired color, racking off and fermentation of the must at low temperatures (16 C). Bottling at the end of November. Tasting notes: pink color with purple reflections, intense and fruity perfume with notes of strawberry and grapefruit, fresh and fruity taste, slightly acidulous with sweet hints. Pairings: perfect as aperitif, it goes very well with appetizers and delicate starters. Serving temperature: 10-12 C.
VINO SPUMANTE DI QUALITÀ SIVÀ A SPECIAL BRUT CHARACTERIZED BY INTENSE PERFUMES AND MARKED ROUNDNESS: JUST ENJOY IT. Vine: 100% Chardonnay Vineyard: estate vineyard, east exposure, altitude 450m Harvest period: September, first decade Vinification: Direct soft-pressing of the grapes, must fermentation at low temperatures (16 C). Second fermentation in the bottle (Classic Method) at 15 C and maturation on the fermentation yeasts for at least 18 months. Characteristics: Straw yellow color, intense nose that recalls the typical perfume of Chardonnay with pleasant notes of bread crust; in the mouth it is fresh, dry, with a delicate sourness that is mitigated by its special roundness. Pairings: It can be used both for an informal aperitif and for the most important occasions. Serve at 10-12 C.
WHITE TABLE WINE ESPECIALLY PRODUCED FOR THOSE WHO LIKE LIGHT WINES WHICH ARE SUITABLE WITH ANY DISH. Vine: 80% Favorita, 20% Chardonnay Vineyards: East exposure Harvest period: September, first decade Wine-making: delicate and direct pressing of the grapes, must fermentation at low temperatures. Cold stabilization, bottling in the first months of the year which follows the harvest. Tasting notes: pale straw yellow, intense and floral perfume, in the mouth it is fresh, with a pleasant sourness. Pairings: white wine suitable with any dish. Serving temperature: 12 C. RED TABLE WINE ESPECIALLY PRODUCED FOR THOSE WHO LIKE LIGHT WINES WHICH ARE SUITABLE WITH ANY DISH. Vine: 80% Dolcetto, 20% Barbera Vineyards: South-east exposure Harvest period: September, second decade Wine-making: destemming and pressing of the grapes, fermentation with maceration. Cold stabilization, bottling in the spring which follows the harvest. Tasting notes: ruby red with purple reflections, intense notes of red fruits, in the mouth it is fresh, intense and frank. Pairings: red wine suitable with any dish. Serving temperature: 18 C.
The critics VINI D ITALIA 2012 GAMBERO ROSSO Diano d Alba Superiore Vigna Pietrin 2009: 2/3 glasses Barbera d Alba La Galùpa 2009: 2/3 glasses Diano d Alba Rocche dei Berfi 2010: 1/3 glass Nebbiolo d Alba Tardiss 2009: 1/3 glass Barbera d Alba Piasusa 2010: 1/3 glass Langhe Chardonnay Temp dër fiù 2010: 1/3 glass Langhe Rosso Tambuss 2007: 1/3 glass Vino Spumante di Qualità Met. Classico 2008: 1/3 glass VINI D ITALIA 2011 GAMBERO ROSSO Diano d Alba Rocche dei Berfi 2009: 2/3 glasses Nebbiolo d Alba DOC Tardiss 2008: 2/3 glasses Barbera d Alba Piasusa 2009: 1/3 glass Barbera d Alba La Galùpa 2008: 1/3 glass Langhe Chardonnay Temp dër fiù 2009: 1/3 glass I VINI DI VERONELLI 2012 Barbera d Alba La Galupa 2009: 86/100 (2 stars) Barbera d Alba Piasusa 2010: 84/100 (1 star) Diano d Alba Rocche dei Berfi 2010: 85/100 (1 star) Diano d Alba Superiore Vigna Pietrin 2009: 84/100 (1 star) Langhe Chardonnay Temp der Fiù 2010: 86/100 (2 stars) Nebbiolo d Alba Tardiss 2008: 87/100 (2 stars) Langhe Rosso Tambuss 2007: 86/100 (2 stars) I VINI DI VERONELLI 2011 Barbera d Alba La Galupa 2008: 86/100 (2 stars) Barbera d Alba Piasusa 2009: 86/100 (1 star) Diano d Alba Rocche dei Berfi 2009: 87/100 (2 stars) Diano d Alba 2009: 85/100 (1 star) Langhe Cahrdonnay Temp der Fiù 2009: 83/100 (1 star) Nebbiolo d Alba Tardiss 2008: 87/100 (2 stars)
I VINI D ITALIA 2010 L ESPRESSO Barbera d Alba La Galùpa 2007: 15.5/20 Barbera d Alba Piasusa 2007: 14.5/20 Nebbiolo d Alba Tardiss 2007: 14.5/20 I VINI D ITALIA 2011 L ESPRESSO Barbera d Alba La Galùpa 2008: 15.5/20 Diano d Alba Rocche dei Berfi 2009: 15.5/20 Nebbiolo d Alba Tardiss 2008: 15.5/20 ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI 2010 LUCA MARONI Barbera d Alba La Galupa 2007: 83/100 Nebbiolo d Alba Tardiss 2007: 82/100 Langhe Chardonnay Temp der fiù 2008: 83/100 Barbera d Alba Piasusa 2007: 85/100 Diano d Alba Rocche dei Berfi 2008: 83/100 Diano d Alba Intreccio 2008: 83/100 Rosa: 83/100 ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI 2011 LUCA MARONI Barbera d Alba La Galupa 2008: 83/100 Nebbiolo d Alba Tardiss 2008: 82/100 Langhe Chardonnay Temp der fiù 2009: 80/100 Barbera d Alba Piasusa 2009: 84/100 Diano d Alba Rocche dei Berfi 2009: 87/100 Diano d Alba 2009: 84/100 Rosa: 84/100 Vino Spumante di qualità Siwà: 82/100 VINI BUONI D ITALIA 2012 Nebbiolo d Alba DOC Tardiss 2009: 4/4 stars Dolcetto di Diano d Alba DOC Vigna Pietrin 2009: 3/4 stars Barbera d Alba DOC La Galupa 2009: 3/4 stars Dolcetto di Diano d Alba DOCG Rocche dei Berfi 2010: 2/4 stars Barbera d Alba DOC Piasusa 2010: 1/4 star VINI BUONI D ITALIA 2010 Dolcetto di Diano d Alba DOC Rocche dei Berfi 2008: 4/4 stars Dolcetto di Diano d Alba DOC Intreccio 2008: 4/4 stars Nebbiolo d Alba DOC Tardiss 2007: 3/4 stars Barbera d Alba DOC La Galupa 2007: 3/4 stars Barbera d Alba DOC Piasusa 2007: 3/4 stars
Azienda Agricola Abrigo Fratelli s.s.a. Via Moglia Gerlotto, 2 12055 Diano d Alba (CN) Piemont Italy Tel. +39 0173 69104 / +39 0173 69421 Fax +39 0173 468900 Website: http://www.abrigofratelli.com E-mail: info@abrigofratelli.com