2018 Antinori Prunotto Bric Turot Barbaresco DOCG

A fruity and delicate Barbaresco wine

The estate

Prunotto is an Italian estate with a cultural, historical and traditional winemaking tradition. The wines produced have the typical scents of the grapes grown in its surrounding hills. The various vineyards of the Antinori – Prunotto estate are located in the best agricultural areas of Piedmont. The estate uses all the modern technology necessary to produce high quality Piedmont wines.

The vineyard

The 50 hectares of the estate are located in Alba, at an equal distance from Barbaresco and Barolo. This iconic name among Piedmont wines is set on a beautiful, smooth and colourful plain in the Langhe and Roero region.

The vintage

Cool and rainy conditions were recorded during the winter, spring and early summer. From mid-July onwards, the rise in temperature and the good sunshine advanced a gradual and regular ripening of the grapes.

Winemaking and ageing

Destemming and crushing before a maceration of about 10 days. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels followed by a further year of bottle ageing before being released on the market.

Blend

Nebbiolo (100%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Bric Turot 2018 from Antinori – Prunotto

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a beautiful garnet red colour, adorned with subtle dark ruby highlights.

Nose
The nose is complex, mingling fruity (wild berry), floral (violet) and spicy (cinnamon, clove) scents with licorice notes.

Palate
The full palate delights with rounded tannins and ripe fruit scents.