Vintage 2021

Barbaresco DOCG, Prunotto

Prunotto
Product Code: AI5421RC

Tasting Notes

Barbaresco 2020 is an intense garnet red color. The nose is fragrant with well-defined aromas accented by hints of red fruit and spices. The palate has character, velvety tannins and is exceptionally pleasant to drink. It closes with a long finish.

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Nebbiolo
14
ITALY
6
Cork
Prunotto
VeganVegetarian

About this product +

Producer >

In 1904 a cooperative Ai Vini delle Langhi was set up by wine growers of the area; this was subsequently taken over and renamed by Alfredo Prunotto in 1923. After another change of ownership, Antinori acquired the estate and have maintained the excellent level of quality sought by Alfredo Prunotto.Prunotto were the first winery to establish the Cru’s concept and is one of the top five estates in Piedmont.

Viticulture >

vineyards in the townships of Barbaresco and Treiso with soils from the Tortonian and Messinian period known as “Sant’Agata fossil marls”, rich in elements such as manganese, zinc, and boron. The soils are composed of fine-grained particles which tend to f

Winemaking >

Carefully selected grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed and crushed. Maceration on the skins lasted for a period of approximately 8 days at a temperature that did not exceed 30 °C (86 °F). Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. Barbaresco was aged in oak barrels of varying capacities for approximately one year

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