Prunotto
Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello 2017
Other years:
2019| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Maturation took place in French oak barrels of different capacities for 18 months, followed by 24 months in stainless steel. The wine matured 24 months in bottle before release. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Product name | Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello 2017 |
| Color | Garnet ruby red. |
| Perfume | Complex with aromas of spices, even exotic spices, dried flowers, and forest floor. |
| Taste | Remarkable on the palate for the excellent concentration of refined tannins, supple, and able to envelop the palate without being aggressive. The finish is long and persistent. |
| Pairings | It pairs with meat, game, and cheeses. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2019 |
Description
Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello, a still red from Piedmont, 2017 vintage, produced by Prunotto. A Barolo that embodies the tradition and excellence of Nebbiolo, with an alcohol content of 14.5% vol. The grapes, 100% Nebbiolo, come from a historic vineyard. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were crushed and only 65% destemmed. Maceration, which took place in stainless steel tanks, lasted approximately seven days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. Aged in French oak barrels of various capacities for 18 months and then for 24 months in stainless steel. The wine aged for 24 months in bottle before being released. The nose is complex and characterized by aromas of spices, including exotic ones, dried flowers, and undergrowth. On the palate it stands out for its excellent concentration of fine, sweet tannins, capable of enveloping the palate without being aggressive, with a long and persistent finish.
Awards
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2017
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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2017
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2017
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- 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 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Wine making | After harvesting, grapes were brought to the cellar and gently crushed; only 65% of the grapes were destemmed. Maceration on the skins was conducted in stainless steel tanks for about 7 days at a temperature not above 30°C. Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. |
| Aging | Maturation took place in French oak barrels of different capacities for 18 months, followed by 24 months in stainless steel. The wine matured 24 months in bottle before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |