Prunotto
Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello 2019
Other years:
2016| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barrels of various capacities for 18 months, then for 24 months in stainless steel and subsequently for 24 months in bottle before release to the market. |
| Other years | 2016 |
- Identity: Barolo DOCG Riserva Prunotto, 100% Nebbiolo, vintage 2019, 14% vol
- Origin: Vigna Colonnello located in Bussia, Monforte d’Alba in the Langhe region of Piedmont
- Ageing: 18 months in French oak, followed by 24 months in steel and 24 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: hints of exotic spices, dried flowers and undergrowth, velvety tannins
- Pairings: ideal with red meats, game, pork and mature cheeses; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello by Prunotto is a red wine that fully expresses the soul of the Nebbiolo grape. This Barolo Riserva stands out for its ruby red colour with garnet hues. The bouquet is enveloping, enriched by aromas of exotic spices, dried flowers and undergrowth. On the palate, it reveals a concentrated structure, supported by fine, sweet tannins that are always harmonious. Notes of ripe fruit blend with balsamic nuances in a persistent finish. It pairs perfectly with game, red meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in Piedmont, in the prestigious Langhe area, specifically in the Bussia zone of Monforte d’Alba. The wine originates from the Vigna Colonnello, a single plot of about one hectare. This precious parcel enjoys a unique geology that combines the characteristics of the Tortonian soil with those of the Serravallian terrain. This pedological union gives the Nebbiolo a profound aromatic complexity and marked elegance, allowing for a full-bodied red destined for long ageing.
How it is produced
Production begins with gentle pressing and partial destemming, to optimise extraction during skin contact. Maceration takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about seven days, while malolactic fermentation is completed by the end of winter. Ageing involves a period of eighteen months in French oak barrels, followed by two years in steel. The production cycle concludes with a prolonged refinement in glass, necessary to achieve perfect taste balance before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
The historic Prunotto winery signs this exceptional Barolo DOCG Riserva, produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the prestigious hectare of Vigna Colonnello in Monforte d’Alba. The wine encapsulates the perfect balance between the elegance of the Tortonian soil and the impressive structure of the Serravallian terrain. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianluca Torrengo, the estate has perfected this vintage with meticulous ageing in French oak, steel and bottle. Praised by critics, it offers velvety tannins and extraordinary longevity.
Awards
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2019
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
95/100
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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2019
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities The historic Prunotto winery signs this exceptional Barolo DOCG Riserva, produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the prestigious hectare of Vigna Colonnello in Monforte d’Alba. The wine encapsulates the perfect balance between the elegance of the Tortonian soil and the impressive structure of the Serravallian terrain. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianluca Torrengo, the estate has perfected this vintage with meticulous ageing in French oak, steel and bottle. Praised by critics, it offers velvety tannins and extraordinary longevity. |
| Origin | Bussia (Vigna Colonnello), Monforte d’Alba, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Tortonian soil and Serravallian soil |
| Fermentation temperature | Maximum temperature of 30 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 7 days |
| Production technique | Crushing with partial destemming (65%), maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, malolactic fermentation, ageing in French oak wood and subsequent ageing in steel and in bottle |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were crushed and only 65% were destemmed. Maceration took place in stainless steel tanks and lasted around 7 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barrels of various capacities for 18 months, then for 24 months in stainless steel and subsequently for 24 months in bottle before release to the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |