Prunotto
Barolo Bussia 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months partly in 50 hl French oak barrels and partly in second-use barriques, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing in the Prunotto cellars. |
| Other years | 2010 , 2016 |
- Barolo DOCG 2021: 100% Nebbiolo red wine from the prestigious Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba.
- Vinification: 15-day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation.
- Ageing: 24 months in French oak and barrique, followed by 12 months in bottle.
- Profile: Deep garnet, notes of stone fruits and spices, enveloping tannins and a long finish.
- Pairings: Ideal at 17–20°C with meats, game and cheeses. Decant for 1 hour.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Prunotto Barolo Bussia is a still red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes. An expression of the Barolo area, it displays an intense garnet colour in the glass with bright ruby highlights. On the nose, clear notes of ripe stone fruits emerge, harmoniously intertwined with floral and spicy aromas. The palate reveals an enveloping structure, supported by sweet tannins that lead to a long and persistent finish. Its organoleptic profile pairs excellently with flavourful dishes such as red meats and game, also enhancing pork-based preparations and mature cheeses. It is recommended to decant for one hour before tasting to fully appreciate every nuance.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the prestigious Bussia cru, a striking vineyard amphitheatre located in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe. The rows of vines stretch at around three hundred and fifty metres above sea level, benefiting from optimal exposure to the south and south-west. The soil is characterised by a composition alternating limestone and clay with sandy deposits, originating from marine geological sediments of the Tortonian era. The microclimate and soil shape the vineyard’s identity, which Prunotto enhances through rigorous field selection.
How it is produced
After careful manual selection, the bunches are destemmed and crushed. The temperature-controlled maceration on the skins lasts for about fifteen days, ensuring the correct extraction of colour and aromas before the completion of malolactic fermentation. The maturation takes place over a period of twenty-four months, using a combination of large French oak casks and second-use barriques to enrich the wine’s texture. The production cycle concludes with twelve months of bottle ageing, an essential step to consolidate balance and flavour stability.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1904, the Prunotto winery revolutionised Piedmontese oenology by introducing the first selection of the Bussia cru in 1961, a historic vineyard amphitheatre in Monforte d’Alba. Overseen by oenologist Gianluca Torrengo, the precious 2021 vintage transformed limited yields into exceptional quality, earning 95 points from Decanter and Vinous. Before being released to the market, this noble red matures for a further 12 months in the bottle, ensuring absolute elegance on the palate and offering a tasting experience of unparalleled historical prestige.
Awards
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
95/100
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:
10 - 15 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 Bussia 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1904, the Prunotto winery revolutionised Piedmontese oenology by introducing the first selection of the Bussia cru in 1961, a historic vineyard amphitheatre in Monforte d’Alba. Overseen by oenologist Gianluca Torrengo, the precious 2021 vintage transformed limited yields into exceptional quality, earning 95 points from Decanter and Vinous. Before being released to the market, this noble red matures for a further 12 months in the bottle, ensuring absolute elegance on the palate and offering a tasting experience of unparalleled historical prestige. |
| Origin | Vineyard Bussia, Monforte d'Alba (Langhe), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Clay and limestone with alternating layers of sand from the Tortonian period |
| Harvest | From 12 to 19 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 30°C (maximum) |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Produced using traditional techniques; selected, destemmed and crushed grapes; maceration for about 15 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation; ageing for 24 months in French oak barrels and second-fill barriques, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing |
| Wine making | The grapes were selected in the vineyard, destemmed and crushed. Maceration lasted about 15 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. Ageing took place for 24 months, partly in 50 hl French oak casks and partly in second-use barriques, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months partly in 50 hl French oak barrels and partly in second-use barriques, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing in the Prunotto cellars. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |