Barbaresco
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 12 years from the vintage, though premium Nebbiolo-based bottlings can gracefully age for 15 to 20 years.
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Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine, fresh egg pasta with a rich wild boar or mushroom ragù, and aged hard cheeses such as Castelmagno or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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The history of Prunotto is deeply intertwined with the modern renaissance of Piedmontese winemaking. Founded in 1904 as a cooperative and later revitalized by Alfredo Prunotto in 1922, the estate became a pioneer in bottling single-vineyard crus in the Langhe. Prunotto's red wines, crafted primarily from the region's noble Nebbiolo and vibrant Barbera grapes, reflect the diverse soils of Alba, Asti, and Barolo, ranging from clay-marl to sandy limestone. Utilizing traditional large Slavonian oak casks alongside modern temperature-controlled fermentation, Prunotto strikes a harmonious balance between rustic Piedmontese structure and elegant, fruit-forward purity, capturing the true soul of the Langhe hills.
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Established in 1923 when Alfredo Prunotto acquired the cooperative 'Ai Vini delle Langhe,' the Prunotto winery is situated in Alba, in the heart of Italy's Piedmont region. Under the stewardship of the Antinori family since 1989, the estate has consistently championed the diverse terroirs of the Langhe and Monferrato hills. Prunotto balances traditional Piedmontese winemaking practices, such as aging in large oak casks, with modern precision to craft elegant, terroir-driven wines. The winery is celebrated for its exceptional single-vineyard expressions, including the Barolo Bussia and Barbaresco Bric Turot, alongside classic regional styles like Nebbiolo d'Alba Occhetti and Roero Arneis.