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Piemonte DOC Albarossa 'Albarone' 2017 (750 ml.) Marco Bonfante
The Piemonte DOC Albarossa 'Albarone' 2017 by Marco Bonfante is the flagship of the winery. Born from the Albarossa grape, created in 1938 by Prof. Giovanni Dalmasso by crossing Nebbiolo di Dronero and Barbera, it is a rarity produced in purity by very few estates. After careful selection, part of the grapes undergo appassimento and are blended at crushing with those left to ripen on the vine. It then ages 24 months in small French oak barrels, gaining elegance and complexity. The nose shows aromas of blackberry, ripe plum, spices, and cocoa; the palate is fleshy, tannic yet velvety, with concentrated fruit and remarkable persistence. Perfect with braised meats, game, and aged cheeses, it is a long-lived wine of great structure.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Piedmont DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Albarossa
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2017
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Piedmont
- Alcohol Content
- 15.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume)
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Special Features
- Small Producers
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Game meat, Red Meats, Stewed Meats, 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)
- Overall Rating
- 85/100
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: Deep ruby red with garnet highlights, showing its evolution and remarkable structure.
Nose: Broad bouquet with ripe red fruit, cherry in liqueur and plum, enriched by sweet spices, cocoa and vanilla, with balsamic hints.
Taste: Structured and powerful, with dense yet velvety tannins, good freshness and long aromatic persistence recalling fruity and spicy notes.
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THE WINE
The Piemonte DOC Albarossa 'Albarone' 2017 by Marco Bonfante is the flagship of the winery. Born from the Albarossa grape, created in 1938 by Prof. Giovanni Dalmasso by crossing Nebbiolo di Dronero and Barbera, it is a rarity produced in purity by very few estates. After careful selection, part of the grapes undergo appassimento and are blended at crushing with those left to ripen on the vine. It then ages 24 months in small French oak barrels, gaining elegance and complexity. The nose shows aromas of blackberry, ripe plum, spices, and cocoa; the palate is fleshy, tannic yet velvety, with concentrated fruit and remarkable persistence. Perfect with braised meats, game, and aged cheeses, it is a long-lived wine of great structure.
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.