Prunotto
Barbaresco Magnum 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Approx. 1 year in oak barrels of different capacities. |
Description
Still red wine from Piedmont, Barbaresco DOCG, 14% ABV, produced by Prunotto, 0.75L bottle. A Barbaresco born in the heart of the Langhe, where the Antinori family has successfully brought out the best in Nebbiolo, the region's leading grape. The grapes are carefully harvested and vinified, with a maceration period of approximately 15 days. Aged for approximately one year in oak barrels of varying sizes. Complex aromas with hints of red fruit and spicy notes. Intense garnet red color. Full-bodied and velvety flavor with a lingering finish. An elegant and structured wine, ideal for pairing with red meats and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2023
92/100
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Barbaresco Magnum 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Origin | Alba(CN) |
| Soil composition | Soils dating back to the Tortonian-Messinian period, known as 'fossil St. Agatha Marls'. Rich in elements such as manganese, zinc and boron, they are composed of fine particles that tend to form laminar layers that are easily eroded (silty marls). |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Wine making | The selected grapes were destemmed and crushed. Maceration lasted about 15 days at a maximum temperature of 30 °C. Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. |
| Aging | Approx. 1 year in oak barrels of different capacities. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |