Prabon
PRAH-bon
A Serralunga d'Alba MGA delivering the commune's signature power and austerity from calcareous Serravallian soils.
Prabon is an official Barolo MGA in Serralunga d'Alba, recognized in 2010 and planted exclusively with Nebbiolo. The vineyard sits between 300 and 390 meters elevation on calcareous clay, marl, and limestone soils typical of the Serravallian geological formation, producing structured, ageworthy Barolo.
- Classified as a Barolo MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) since 2010
- Located in Serralunga d'Alba, one of the most prized communes in Barolo DOCG
- Elevation ranges from 300 to 390 meters above sea level
- Aspects include east, west, and south/southwest exposures
- Soils are calcareous clay, marl, and limestone of Serravallian origin
- One of 39 officially recognized MGAs within Serralunga d'Alba
- Planted exclusively with Nebbiolo
Location and Classification
Prabon is one of 39 officially recognized MGAs within the commune of Serralunga d'Alba, sitting within the broader Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The MGA system was formally established in 2010, giving Prabon and its neighboring vineyards a legal framework for labeling wines with their specific geographic origin. Serralunga d'Alba is considered one of the most powerful and age-worthy subzones of Barolo, and Prabon reflects that communal identity.
- Barolo DOCG appellation, Serralunga d'Alba commune
- MGA status officially recognized in 2010
- 39 total MGAs recognized within Serralunga d'Alba
Terroir and Climate
Prabon sits at elevations between 300 and 390 meters, with vineyard aspects spanning east, west, and south/southwest orientations. The soils are calcareous clay, marl, and limestone of Serravallian geological origin, the same compact, nutrient-poor formation found throughout much of Serralunga d'Alba. These soils stress the vine, limiting yields and concentrating flavor in the Nebbiolo grape. The climate is continental, tempered by the influence of nearby tributaries, which moderates temperature extremes and supports healthy ripening.
- Elevation: 300 to 390 meters
- Aspects: east, west, south/southwest
- Serravallian calcareous clay, marl, and limestone soils
- Continental climate moderated by local waterways
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Open Wine Lookup →Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba's Serravallian soils produces full-bodied, tannic, and austere wines with firm structure, high acidity, and significant aging potential. Expect dried rose, tar, iron, and earth with age-worthy tannins.
- Prabon is one of 39 MGAs in Serralunga d'Alba, officially recognized in 2010 under the Barolo MGA system
- Serravallian soils (calcareous clay, marl, limestone) are characteristic of Serralunga d'Alba and contribute to the commune's powerful, tannic wine style
- Elevation at Prabon ranges from 300 to 390 meters with multiple aspects including east, west, and south/southwest
- Only Nebbiolo is grown in Prabon, as required for Barolo DOCG production
- Serralunga d'Alba is known for producing the most structured, age-requiring Barolos due to its compact Helvetian and Serravallian geology