Wine:

A symbol of elegance, the 2018 Red Barolo opens on notes of violets, roses, spices and wild berries with an incredible finesse. This harmonious and delicate bouquet slips into a supple, balanced palate with silky tannins; the eloquent embodiment of a perfectly accomplished nebbiolo, to be savored now or over another decade.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Destemming and crushing. Maceration on the skins for about 8 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation completed before the end of winter. Aging for at least 18 months in oak barrels of different capacities.

Color:

Bright and deep garnet red.

Nose:

Scents of violet, rose mixed with notes of spices and wild berries.

Palate:

Round and supple, carried by silky tannins, this wine reveals a complex, generous, elegant and perfectly balanced palate.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Tournedos of beef with marrow, shoulder of lamb in a herb crust, roast pigeon with porcini mushrooms, game, truffle risotto, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

Carried by the excellence of the Antinori family, one of Italy's most emblematic lineages, Prunotto stands as a prominent figure of the Piedmont region. In this sacred place of viticulture, near Alba, the estate is one of its historic labels, formulating graceful, elegant and racy wines, carried by all the charm of the nebbiolo grape variety and the expertise of this great House.