Prunotto
Barolo 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | At least 18 months in oak barrels of varying capacity. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Format: Magnum 1.5 L, dark glass bottle with a golden band on the neck
- Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo, a noble and intense expression of Barolo DOCG
- Vinification: 10-day maceration up to 30°C, malolactic fermentation completed by winter
- Ageing: minimum 18 months in oak barrels of various sizes
- Profile: notes of violet and undergrowth, full-bodied palate, silky tannins and persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo by Prunotto is a still red wine that authoritatively expresses the powerful and refined character of Nebbiolo. Distinguished by a garnet red colour with ruby highlights, it offers a complex bouquet in which aromas of violet, rose petals, red fruits and undergrowth intertwine, enriched by delicate spicy nuances. On the palate, it reveals a classic and well-structured style, with a full and velvety sip, perfectly balanced by elegant and silky tannins.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Barolo, in Piedmont, from vineyards located in historic communes such as La Morra, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba and Castiglione Falletto. The vines sink their roots into the Fossil Marls of Sant’Agata, soils from the Tortonian-Messinian era rich in calcareous clays, magnesium and manganese. The dry and mild climate limits summer vegetative growth, favouring the development of smaller berries, which ensure a high sugar concentration and optimal ripening.
How it is produced
The harvest begins in autumn with selected grapes, which are carefully destemmed and crushed. The temperature-controlled maceration lasts about ten days, without exceeding thirty degrees, so as to gently extract colour and aromas. Malolactic fermentation is completed before the end of winter, followed by an ageing period of at least eighteen months in oak barrels of various sizes. This technical choice modulates the structural evolution of the wine, ensuring impeccable gustatory harmony and a rich and persistent finish.
History and Curiosities
Created in 1905, this historic Prunotto label celebrates the noble power of pure Nebbiolo. The grapes come from the finest vineyards cultivated on the Marne di Sant’Agata Fossili, soils rich in calcareous clay and magnesium that give the wine profound complexity. Careful ageing in large oak barrels shapes the elegant character of this superb 2021 vintage, enhanced by the exclusive 1.5 l Magnum format. A red of extraordinary balance and structure, crowned by the excellent 93 points awarded by Wine Spectator.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
91/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
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 Magnum 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created in 1905, this historic Prunotto label celebrates the noble power of pure Nebbiolo. The grapes come from the finest vineyards cultivated on the Marne di Sant’Agata Fossili, soils rich in calcareous clay and magnesium that give the wine profound complexity. Careful ageing in large oak barrels shapes the elegant character of this superb 2021 vintage, enhanced by the exclusive 1.5 l Magnum format. A red of extraordinary balance and structure, crowned by the excellent 93 points awarded by Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Dry and mild |
| Soil composition | Soils dating back to the Tortonian-Messinian period ("Fossil S. Agata Marls"), particularly rich in calcareous clays and elements such as magnesium and manganese. |
| Harvest | Early autumn |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Selected destemmed and crushed 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 of varying capacities. |
| 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 |