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Piedmont Albarossa DOC 'Albarone' 2017 (750 ml.) Marco Bonfante
The'Albarone' by Marco Bonfante is the flagship of this winery. The Albarossa grape variety was born in 1938 thanks to Prof. Giovanni Dalmasso, who genetically combined Nebbiolo from Dronero and Barbera to create a new grape variety. Today, Bonfante is among the very few wineries that produce a wine made from pure Albarossa grapes. After a meticulous selection in the vineyard, a drying process of part of the production follows, which is integrated at the time of pressing with the fresh grapes left to ripen on the vine. It is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels. A long-lived wine, with great structure, extremely fleshy, tannic but smooth, and it has an exceptional concentration of fruit. It is very persistent, with a sweetness that reveals a taste of blackberry and ripe plum.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Piedmont DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- "Albarossa" is a type of red grape variety used in winemaking, primarily found in Italy. It is known for producing wines with deep color and rich flavors.
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2017
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- IT - Piedmont
- Alcohol Content
- 15.5% vol.
- Operating Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem.
- Special Features
- Small Wine Makers
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Game, Red Meats, Stewed Meat, Aged Cheeses, Chocolate
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
BNF-ALBARONE-2017
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Marco Bonfante
Set in the picturesque landscape of Nizza Monferrato, in the heart of Piedmont, lies the winery Marco Bonfante. This piece of land, where winemaking tradition intertwines with a modern and dynamic vision, is the cradle of wines that tell stories of passion and innovation. The winery stands out for its ability to interpret Barbera with a contemporary approach, creating wines that reflect a new enological era while never betraying their Piedmontese roots.
The gentle hills of Nizza Monferrato, characterized by a unique microclimate and mineral-rich soils, offer an ideal terroir for the cultivation of noble grapes such as Barbera and Nebbiolo. Here, Marco Bonfante has managed to create wines that express intensity and concentration, embodying a production philosophy that combines innovation with respect for tradition. The Nizza DOCG La Bellaluna is the crown jewel of the production, a wine that captivates with its enveloping structure and aromatic depth, capable of enchanting even the most discerning palates.
Every bottle of Marco Bonfante is an invitation to discover the complexity and elegance of Piedmont, a sensory journey through fruity and spicy notes that celebrate the richness of this land. Explore on Vino45 the most representative labels of Marco Bonfante and let yourself be seduced by the modernity and tradition that coexist in perfect harmony in his wines.
Address:
Strada Vaglio Serra, 72, Nizza Monferrato (AT), Italy
Color: intense violet.
Bouquet: a spectacle of aromas of ripe cherry, plum, berries, and spices, with a balsamic note.
Taste: great power, extremely fleshy, tannic but soft, and presents an exceptional concentration of fruit. It is very persistent, with a sweetness that reveals a taste of blackberry and ripe plum. It can also be tasted beyond 25 years.
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THE WINE
The Albarone by Marco Bonfante is the flagship of this winery. The Albarossa grape variety was born in 1938 thanks to Prof. Giovanni Dalmasso, who genetically combined the Nebbiolo of Dronero and Barbera to create a new grape variety. Today, Bonfante is among the few wineries that produce a wine made from pure Albarossa grapes. After a meticulous selection in the vineyard, a part of the production undergoes a drying process, which is integrated at the time of pressing with the fresh grapes that remained to ripen on the vine. It is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels. This is a long-lived wine, with great structure, extremely fleshy, tannic but smooth, and presents an exceptional concentration of fruit. It is very persistent, with a sweetness that reveals flavors of blackberry and ripe plum.
THE COMPANY
The Bonfante family has been producing wines in Nizza Monferrato (AT), Piedmont, for eight generations, in an area that represents the excellence zone for Barbera d'Asti production, which obtained the “Nizza DOCG” designation in 2014. It is a family-run business. The owner Marco Bonfante, a graduate of the Enological School of Alba, is a winemaker and takes care of production and overall business management. He is assisted by consulting enologist Gianluca Scaglione, agronomist Daniele Eberle, and his sister Micaela Bonfante, who handles administrative management and logistics organization. The company offers an image of quality and seriousness, thanks to hard work, in Italy and especially abroad. It took just a few harvests for it to become a strongly representative reality of this territory. In addition to the vineyards in Nizza Monferrato, the best grapes from other areas of the region contribute to a rich and versatile range representative of the most prestigious denominations of southern Piedmont. The produced grapes come from managed vineyards and selected vineyards, thanks to an intense and thriving “nègoce” activity. All farming operations are monitored by the company agronomist until the harvest. In the vineyard, thinning (also known as green harvesting) is carried out to reduce the production of the plant and improve the quality of the grapes.