Prunotto
Barolo 2022
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | At least 18 months in oak barrels of varying capacity |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Name and grape: Barolo DOCG 2022, 100% Nebbiolo, 0.75 litre bottle
- Aroma: complex bouquet with notes of violet, rose, undergrowth, red fruits and spices
- Taste: full and velvety structure, soft tannins, persistent and harmonious finish
- Vinification: 10-day maceration at 30°C, aged for 18 months in oak barrels
- Serving and pairings: 17–20°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with red meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo by Prunotto is a still red wine that expresses the authentic essence of the Nebbiolo grape within the Piedmontese wine scene. In the glass, it displays a clear garnet red colour, introducing a broad and complex bouquet enriched with hints of violet, rose petals, undergrowth and delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it offers a full and velvety sip, revealing itself as elegant and structured, characterised by enveloping tannins and a long, harmonious finish. Thanks to these sensory qualities, it is the ideal pairing to enhance intense dishes based on red meats and game, as well as mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This prestigious wine is born in the heart of the Langhe, from vineyards located between the areas of Bussia, Monforte, Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga. The roots of the vines sink into the historic Marne di Sant’Agata fossil soils, dating back to the Tortonian-Messinian period, which define the character of Barolo. This specific soil composition is rich in calcareous clays and mineral elements such as magnesium and manganese. The interaction between the hilly vocation and the complex local geology gives the wine a clear identity, offering an authentic expression of the Piedmontese territory.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a careful selection of the bunches, followed by destemming and crushing. The must undergoes a temperature-controlled maceration of about ten days to extract the necessary colour and structure. Malolactic fermentation is completed before the end of winter, defining the balance of the sip. Maturation continues for at least eighteen months in oak barrels, consolidating the wine’s aromatic depth. A subsequent period of bottle ageing lasting twelve months allows the components to blend perfectly, ensuring a long and elegant evolution over time.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Alba in 1904, the Prunotto estate cultivates excellence among the gentle hills of the Langhe. This prestigious Barolo is born from a selection of elite vineyards located between Bussia, Monforte, Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga. Its elegance derives from the historic Marne di Sant’Agata fossili, soils rich in calcareous clay, magnesium and manganese. This unique terroir gives Nebbiolo an unmistakable identity, offering an authentic expression of Piedmontese tradition, ideal for stylishly enhancing your most important dishes.
Awards
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2022
80/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1904
- Oenologist: Gianluca Torrengo
- Bottles produced: 1.116.400
- Hectares: 70
The Antinori family, charmed by such rich natural beauty, unique vineyards and soils, decided to invest time and energy in this terroir confident that their efforts would make Prunotto what it is today, one of the most important winemaking estates in the Piedmont region. Read more
| Name | Prunotto Barolo 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Alba in 1904, the Prunotto estate cultivates excellence among the gentle hills of the Langhe. This prestigious Barolo is born from a selection of elite vineyards located between Bussia, Monforte, Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga. Its elegance derives from the historic Marne di Sant’Agata fossili, soils rich in calcareous clay, magnesium and manganese. This unique terroir gives Nebbiolo an unmistakable identity, offering an authentic expression of Piedmontese tradition, ideal for stylishly enhancing your most important dishes. |
| Origin | Alba (CN) |
| Soil composition | Terrains dating back to the Tortonian - Messinian period, known as "Fossil Marls of S. Agata", particularly rich in calcareous clays and elements such as magnesium and manganese. |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing of the grapes; maceration for about 10 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C; malolactic fermentation completed before the end of winter; ageing for at least 18 months in oak barrels |
| Wine making | The selected grapes were destemmed and crushed. Maceration lasted about 10 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. |
| Aging | At least 18 months in oak barrels of varying capacity |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |