Franco Serra is made by the Sperone family who has produced premium wines for four generations. In 1920, Antonio Sperone opened a small wine shop in Torino where he sold bulk wine directly to consumers. Unsatisfied with the quality and price of the local wine, Antonio started his own winery in...
Orlando Abrigo Barbaresco Montersino 2005
Only 600 cases are made of this beautiful Barbaresco from the Montersino vineyard. Ruby red, rich and complex. Excellent ripe red fruit including plums and cherries, with undertones of sweet vanilla, tobacco and spices. Excellent aging potential and best when decanted.
Maceration on the skins in steel rotary fermentors at 26-30°C for 12 days, aging in Slovenian oak casks (50% new) for 24 months. Elegant nose of pomegranate, cherry, and spices. The mouth is rich, soft, warm, and velvety, with ripe tannins and length. Paitin traces it's history to 1796 when Benedetto...
