di Serralunga d'Alba Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, as its formidable structure requires time to unfold and soften.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine (Brasato al Barolo), rich pasta dishes featuring fresh white truffles, and mature, savory cheeses such as Castelmagno.
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Hailing from the formidable hills of Serralunga d'Alba in the heart of Piedmont, this Riserva by the historic Prunotto estate represents the pinnacle of traditional Nebbiolo. Founded originally as a cooperative in 1904 before being revitalized by Alfredo Prunotto in 1922, the estate has long been a pioneer in defining single-commune expressions. The soils of Serralunga—dense with limestone, clay, and iron-rich marls from the ancient Helvetian epoch—impart an uncompromising structure, deep tannins, and intense minerality to the wine. Crafted only in exceptional vintages, this Riserva undergoes extended maceration and is aged for a minimum of five years, including significant time in large oak casks. This patient maturation tames the fierce Nebbiolo tannins, revealing a complex tapestry of dried roses, tar, dark cherries, licorice, and forest floor.
🍾 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.