Casliglione Faletto Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, as the robust structure of a Barolo Riserva requires significant bottle age to fully integrate and reveal its secondary and tertiary complexities.
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Slow-braised beef (such as Brasato al Barolo), roasted wild game, and dishes featuring rich truffle-infused sauces or aged cheeses like Castelmagno.
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Prunotto, a historic estate in Piedmont now managed by the Antinori family, has a legacy dating back to 1904. The Castiglione Faletto Riserva represents the pinnacle of Nebbiolo from the steep, clay-limestone soils of the Castiglione Faletto commune. This terroir is legendary for producing Barolo that strikes a perfect balance between the powerful structure of Serralunga d'Alba and the elegant, perfumed aromatics of La Morra. Crafted only in exceptional vintages, this Riserva undergoes extended maceration and years of patient aging in large oak casks, allowing the fierce Nebbiolo tannins to soften into a complex tapestry of dried roses, tar, leather, and dark cherry.
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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.