COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Prunotto
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Prunotto Barbaresco 2021 hails from the esteemed Barbaresco DOCG appellation in Italy's Piedmont region. The wine is crafted by Prunotto, a winery established in 1922 and now under the ownership of the Antinori family. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in Barbaresco and Treiso, characterized by calcareous marl soils. The 'Bric Turot' vineyard, a specific cru, is noted for its complex ripening conditions due to its varied exposure. This wine is recognized for its elegant expression of the Nebbiolo grape, reflecting the distinct terroir of its origin.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Prunotto winery has been making wine since 1922.
Fact 02
The Antinori family, a historic winemaking dynasty, now owns Prunotto.
Fact 03
Barbaresco wines are often called the 'Queen of Italian Wines'.
Fact 04
Nebbiolo grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, requiring specific conditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Prunotto Barbaresco begins with the destemming and crushing of selected Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation takes place with maceration on the skins for 8-15 days, reaching a maximum temperature of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation is completed before winter. The wine then undergoes aging for at least 12 months in oak barrels of various capacities, including French oak. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the communes of Barbaresco and Treiso, known for their calcareous marl soils.
