Abbazia Ba-Ne Piedmonte DOC

The Piedmonte DOC was established in 1994, unlike most of the controlled appellations in Italy it allows for a dizzying 28 different grape varieties. It covers some 3000 hectares of total vineyards.

The "Ba-Né" is a blend of the two top red grape varieties of Piedmont: Barbera and Nebbiolo. They work together wonderfully in a blend, Nebbiolo bringing high acidity, bold tannins, and elegance. The Barbera provides a richer body, and full plump fruit.

Abbazia's version sports an earthy nose reminiscent of terracotta, a lively wine with cola, raspberry and cherry fruits, a nutty mid palate with a long chalky finish. Superb value too!

Casa Vinicola Abbazia winery is located in Santo Stefano Belbo, a small town between Langhe Monferrato and Roero in Piedmont, Northwestern Italy. The winery was established in 1848, adjacent to an ancient Abbey built in 1028, in honour of Saint Gaudentius, the hermit saint who, around the 6th century, retired to the surrounding mountains to live a life of silence and prayer.