Abano 2020 – Red Blend from 9 Indigenous Varieties | Agricola Castellani

Abano is an exceptional red wine, sourced exclusively from our single vineyard on the hills of Lake Garda. This powerful and soulful wine is crafted from nine local red varieties, including Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Negrara, Sangiovese, Barbera Veronese, Molinara, Garganega and one mysterious heirloom vine, with each contributing its own complexity to the final blend. The grapes are naturally dried for 40 days, fermented with care, and aged for 30 months in oak barrels, offering a wine with deep structure, complexity, and elegance.in

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet reflections.
Aroma: Intense and layered with ripe plum, dried cherry, cocoa, black tea, and earthy undertones.
Palate: Full-bodied and elegant, with velvety tannins, savory spice, and a long, expressive finish marked by dried fruit and mineral notes.

Serving Suggestions

Abano is an ideal companion to hearty dishes such as braised meats, game, aged cheeses, and truffle-based cuisines. Serve at 16–18°C and decant for an enhanced experience of its complexity and depth.

Winemaking Process

The grapes for Abano come from our single vineyard on the hills surrounding Lake Garda, where they are hand-harvested and then laid out to naturally dry for 40 days (appassimento), which concentrates sugars, aromas, and tannins. The blend is composed of nine local varieties, with one unidentified heirloom vine passed down through generations, making this wine truly unique. After fermentation, it is aged for 30 months in oak barrels to develop structure, complexity, and elegance. Finally, Abano is bottled unfiltered to preserve its true character.

Why You'll Love It

• Single-vineyard wine with exceptional terroir expression

• Made from nine rare and local red varieties

• 40-day drying period (appassimento) for concentration and depth

• Aged for 30 months in oak barrels

• Full-bodied, complex, and age-worthy

• Unfiltered to preserve its authenticity and natural expression