Prunotto
Barolo Cerretta 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels of varying capacity for at least 18 months. |
- Name and grape variety: Barolo DOCG 2020 Prunotto, 100% Nebbiolo, 14.5% vol
- Cerretta Vineyard: Serralunga d’Alba, south-facing, calcareous-clay soils
- Vinification: maceration up to 30°C, malolactic fermentation, 18 months in oak barrels
- Tasting notes: garnet colour, hints of rose and violet, pepper and nutmeg, silky tannins
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1–2 hours, serve at 18–20°C, ideal with braised meats, game and truffle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Prunotto Barolo Cerretta is a still red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes. The garnet red with ruby highlights introduces a bouquet of rose and violet, intertwined with notes of pepper and nutmeg. On the palate, it offers an enveloping texture, with sweet and silky tannins that enhance aromas of red fruits, cherry and liquorice. The sip unfolds into a long and harmonious finish, making it ideal for pairing with structured dishes such as braised meats, game and truffle pasta.
Where it comes from
This Barolo originates from the Cerretta vineyard, located on the hills of Serralunga d’Alba in the heart of Piedmont. The rows rest on south-facing terraces, benefiting from a microclimate ideal for grape ripening. The identity of the area is shaped by layered calcareous and clay soils, which give the flavour profile a distinct intensity. Thanks to these pedoclimatic conditions, Prunotto enhances an expression capable of guaranteeing great ageing potential.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest, followed by destemming and crushing. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, with skin maceration for eight to ten days to allow a gentle extraction of colour. Once malolactic fermentation is completed by the end of winter, the wine rests for at least eighteen months in oak barrels of various capacities. This carefully calibrated ageing period shapes the structure and defines the finesse of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Presented in 2017 by the historic winery Prunotto, this selection expresses the authentic soul of the Cerretta vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba. Grown on calcareous and clay soils facing south, the Nebbiolo grapes give rise to a red wine with innate aristocratic elegance. The traditional ageing in large oak barrels enhances its extraordinary complexity, ensuring a longevity of 10-15 years. The exceptional 2020 vintage boasts an impressive 96 points from Decanter, confirming it as a true gem of Piedmontese oenology.
Awards
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2020
96/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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 Cerretta 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Presented in 2017 by the historic winery Prunotto, this selection expresses the authentic soul of the Cerretta vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba. Grown on calcareous and clay soils facing south, the Nebbiolo grapes give rise to a red wine with innate aristocratic elegance. The traditional ageing in large oak barrels enhances its extraordinary complexity, ensuring a longevity of 10 5 years. The exceptional 2020 vintage boasts an impressive 96 points from Decanter, confirming it as a true gem of Piedmontese oenology. |
| Origin | Vineyard Cerretta, Serralunga d'Alba |
| Soil composition | Stratified calcareous and clay-rich soils |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C (maximum) |
| Fermentation | Approximately 80 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and pressing; maceration at a controlled temperature (max 30 °C); malolactic fermentation; ageing in oak barrels for at least 18 months |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, the selected grapes are destemmed and crushed; maceration lasts about 8–10 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation is completed before the end of winter; the wine is then aged in oak barrels of varying capacities for at least 18 months. |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels of varying capacity for at least 18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |