Prunotto
Dolcetto d'Alba 2024
| Denomination | DOC Dolcetto d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation completed in mid-December; then matured for several months in stainless steel tanks; bottled in spring. |
- Wine: Dry red Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2024, 13% vol, 0.75 litre bottle
- Aromas: Plum and morello cherry jam, floral notes, vegetal hints and dark spices
- Palate: Soft and enveloping structure, delicate tannins and a warm finish
- Vinification: 7-day maceration at 27–28 °C and maturation in steel
- Pairings: Ideal with pizza, ragù and braised dishes; serve at 14–18 °C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Prunotto Dolcetto d’Alba is a red wine that elegantly expresses the character of the Dolcetto grape variety. In the glass, it displays a vivid ruby red colour with purple highlights. Its aromatic profile releases scents of plum and black cherry jam, combined with floral notes, vegetal hints, dark spices and damp earth. On the palate, it is round and enveloping, supported by soft tannins and a harmonious balance between freshness and savouriness. The sip finishes with a warm ending and a typical almond aftertaste, making it ideal for pairing with ragù pasta dishes and braised meats.
Where it comes from
Born in the Alba area, in the province of Cuneo, this red represents the heart of the Langhe wine region in Piedmont. The Dolcetto d’Alba vines sink their roots into sandy and clay soils, formed by ancient marine currents from the Miocene era. This unique geological matrix defines the wine’s marked territorial identity, encouraging ripe fruit with well-defined contours. The Prunotto winery is dedicated to faithfully interpreting the vocation of this hilly environment, ensuring a sip with a pronounced varietal imprint.
How it is produced
The process begins with destemming and crushing, followed by a seven-day maceration at a controlled temperature. This stage allows for targeted colour extraction while preserving a rigorous aromatic purity. Malolactic fermentation concludes in mid-December, noticeably softening the wine’s texture. The wine then matures for several months in stainless steel tanks, without the use of wood: a choice aimed at maintaining the original fruit fragrance intact. The cellar process concludes in the spring, resulting in a clear and balanced wine.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Alba in 1904, the Prunotto winery preserves the excellence of the Langhe, offering an authentic expression of Dolcetto d’Alba DOC. The vines sink their roots into sandy and clay soils of Miocene origin, giving this red wine a distinctive character. Careful vinification and ageing exclusively in steel enhance its lively fragrance. Praised by international critics, this wine encapsulates the truest Piedmontese tradition in every glass.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Dolcetto d'Alba 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Dolcetto d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Alba in 1904, the Prunotto winery preserves the excellence of the Langhe, offering an authentic expression of Dolcetto d’Alba DOC. The vines sink their roots into sandy and clay soils of Miocene origin, giving this red wine a distinctive character. Careful vinification and ageing exclusively in steel enhance its lively fragrance. Praised by international critics, this wine encapsulates the truest Piedmontese tradition in every glass. |
| Origin | Alba (Cuneo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Mixed sandy and clayey soils originating from strong marine currents in the Miocene epoch |
| Fermentation temperature | 27 - 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 7 days |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification (destemming and crushing, 7-day maceration, malolactic fermentation) with ageing in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification: destemming and crushing, 7-day maceration at 27–28 °C; malolactic fermentation completed by mid-December; matured for several months in stainless steel tanks; bottled in spring. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation completed in mid-December; then matured for several months in stainless steel tanks; bottled in spring. |
| Year production | 1116400 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |