Prunotto
Piemonte Albarossa Bricco Colma 2015
Other years:
2013| Denomination | DOC Piemonte Albarossa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Albarossa |
| Aging | After bottling, which took place after a year of maturation, there followed a further period of refinement in the bottle. |
| Other years | 2013 |
- Wine and vintage: Still red Piemonte D.O.C., Prunotto Bricco Colma, 2015
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 100% Albarossa, 14% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aromatic profile: Morello cherry, sweet spices, raisins, leather and graphite notes
- Taste and structure: Enveloping sip, lively tannins, balance between power and freshness
- Vinification and serving: Maceration for 10 days at 30°C; decant for 2 hours, 16–18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bricco Colma is a still red wine from Piedmont, made from the Albarossa grape variety. It stands out for its deep ruby colour with vibrant violet highlights. On the nose, it offers a fresh profile, where black cherry and sweet spices blend with hints of raisin, leather and graphite. On the palate, it is enveloping, skilfully balancing elegance and power. The very lively tannins integrate perfectly with the grape's natural freshness, enhancing pairings with pork dishes, game and mature cheeses. To fully appreciate its complex structure, a two-hour decanting is recommended.
Where it comes from
The wine is produced in Alba, in the heart of the Langhe, a Piedmontese region renowned for imparting great structure. The vines are grown on the right bank of the Tanaro river, in an area ideal for the full expression of Albarossa. Prunotto makes the most of these soil and climate conditions, creating an intense and profound organoleptic profile. The identity of this region ensures extraordinary evolution over time. If stored in optimal conditions, this red boasts an estimated longevity of up to fifteen years, during which it constantly refines and enriches its sensory profile.
How it is produced
The vinification process begins with destemming and crushing of the grapes. This is followed by a maceration of about ten days at a temperature of thirty degrees, necessary to extract colour and phenolic components. The process continues with malolactic fermentation, completed by the end of March, a key step in achieving a pleasant structural softness. The wine then matures for a year of slow ageing, an essential phase to harmonise the intense aromatic freshness with the tannic structure, resulting in a complete, harmonious and vibrant sip.
History and Curiosities
A product of the prestigious Prunotto winery, founded in 1904, this Piemonte D.O.C. expresses the true vocation of the Langhe region. On the banks of the Tanaro river, the 2015 vintage produced an excellent single-variety Albarossa of rare elegance. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianluca Torrengo, the wine is carefully matured for a year before undergoing a precious bottle ageing. This red, with its complex and enveloping character, promises a magnificent evolution over time, offering an extraordinary longevity estimated at up to fifteen years.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- 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 Piemonte Albarossa Bricco Colma 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Piemonte DOC |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Albarossa |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Prunotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities A product of the prestigious Prunotto winery, founded in 1904, this Piemonte D.O.C. expresses the true vocation of the Langhe region. On the banks of the Tanaro river, the 2015 vintage produced an excellent single-variety Albarossa of rare elegance. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianluca Torrengo, the wine is carefully matured for a year before undergoing a precious bottle ageing. This red, with its complex and enveloping character, promises a magnificent evolution over time, offering an extraordinary longevity estimated at up to fifteen years. |
| Origin | Alba, Langhe area, on the right bank of the Tanaro river (Piedmont) |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing; maceration for about 10 days at 30 °C; malolactic fermentation (completed at the end of March) |
| Wine making | Maceration for about 10 days at 30 °C; malolactic fermentation completed at the end of March. |
| Aging | After bottling, which took place after a year of maturation, there followed a further period of refinement in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |