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| Grape | Nebbiolo |
| Style | Dry, Red, Full Bodied, Red Fruit, Floral, Spice, Fresh, Ripe Grippy Tannins, Oak Aging, Elegant, Aging Potential |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Barolo, Piemonte |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| Dietary | None |
Prunotto Barolo Bussia captivates with its striking ruby red colour and subtle garnet highlights. The complex aroma reveals vibrant notes of red oranges and pink pepper, unfolding into delicate hints of wild berries and earthy roots. On the palate, this wine offers a full, fruity experience balanced by silky tannins and remarkable freshness. The structured finish lingers, echoing the enticing scents from the nose, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking spectacular Barolo.
Critic Review
JancisRobinson.com: 17Pts
Drinking Window: Now - 2038
"Monforte d’Alba. Pale ruby. Subdued and a little shy on the nose. Elegant, almost light red-fruit palate, wired with lively acidity and sandy tannins. Slowly evolves on the finish, this asks for patience as well as a little more bottle age. A pretty wine."
Walter Speller
About the Producer
Alfredo Prunotto met and married Luigina. Together they decided to take over the "Ai Vini delle Langhe" co-op and gave it their name. Their dedication and passion soon made the winery famous and it began exporting Barolo and Barbaresco all over the globe: first to South America and then to The United States, two markets that had recently opened to foreign trade. Prunotto was one of the few companies that believed in this commercial strategy.
In 1956, Alfredo Prunotto decided to retire and he sold the company to wine technician and friend Beppe Colla who was assisted by Carlo Filiberti and later by his brother Tino Colla.
The Antinori family first became involved with the Prunotto winery in 1989 initially handling distribution and then in 1994, when the Colla brothers decided to retire, they took over production upholding the excellent quality standards that Alfredo Prunotto successfully achieved.
In 1990 this project took further shape when Albiera Antinori, Marchese Piero Antinori’s eldest daughter, further defined the winery's personality by concentrating on the vineyards: the first was the Bussia vineyard, one of the most prestigious in the Barolo area.
Vineyard and Winery
The 2020 growing season began with normal winter weather, mild temperatures, limited precipitation without any severe weather events. The first half of spring was relatively dry and sunny guaranteeing early and even vine growth. May and June brought generous precipitation that slowed down vine development causing the vines to lose the head start acquired at the beginning of spring. However, the rain showers provided beneficial groundwater reserves that, together with moderate summer temperatures, prevented water stress in the vineyards. Periodic cluster thinning balanced the crop load per vine and helped increase optimal sugar concentration levels. Excellent climatic conditions during September, characterised by significant temperature swings between day/night, ensured an ideal ripening phase. The grape harvest began on September 28th and was completed on October 13th.
Grapes were carefully selected, destemmed and crushed. Maceration on the skins lasted for approximately 8-10 days at a maximum temperature of 30 °C (86 °F). Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. The wine was aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels of varying capacities.
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