Costamiole Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage, allowing the intense primary fruit and oak integration to develop complex tertiary notes of leather and spice.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Rich meat-stuffed pasta such as Agnolotti del Plin, slow-braised beef stews, and mature hard cheeses like Castelmagno.
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Hailing from the prestigious Agliano Terme region in Piedmont, Prunotto's Costamiole Riserva is a profound expression of 100% Barbera. The historic Prunotto estate, which dates back to the early 20th century when Alfredo Prunotto saved a local cooperative, has long been a pioneer in quality-driven Piedmontese winemaking. Costamiole is sourced from a prized single vineyard characterized by calcareous clay soils that impart remarkable structure and minerality. To craft this Riserva, the grapes undergo careful maceration followed by aging in French oak barriques. This process tames Barbera's naturally high acidity, wrapping its dark cherry and plum flavors in warm spices, cocoa, and subtle toasted notes, resulting in a robust, velvety wine that challenges the traditional view of Barbera as merely an everyday drinker.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.