Mompertone
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef stews, roasted lamb chops seasoned with rosemary, and aged cheeses such as Pecorino or Toma Piemontese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rolling, sun-drenched hills of Monferrato in Piedmont, Prunotto's Mompertone is a captivating blend of local Barbera and international Syrah. This marriage of grapes brings together the vibrant, cherry-driven acidity of Barbera with the deep, spicy structure of Syrah. The Prunotto estate, with roots tracing back to a 1904 cooperative later revitalized by Alfredo Prunotto in 1922, crafts this modern classic from vineyards rooted in clay and sandy soils. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel before the wine is aged for approximately 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels. This careful wood aging softens the tannins and introduces subtle notes of sweet spices and leather, resulting in a rich, velvety red that beautifully bridges Piedmontese tradition and contemporary elegance.
🍾 About the Producer
Originally established in 1904 as the cooperative 'Ai Vini delle Langhe', the estate was acquired and redefined by visionary winemaker Alfredo Prunotto in 1922, establishing a legacy of excellence in Alba, Piedmont. After decades of pioneering single-vineyard cru bottlings under the Colla family, the historic estate became part of the Marchesi Antinori family in 1989, blending centuries-old Tuscan heritage with classic Piedmontese tradition. Prunotto champions precision viticulture and terroir-focused winemaking across the region's top terroirs, crafting legendary Nebbiolo expressions such as Barolo Bussia and Barbaresco Bric Turot alongside vibrant Barbera d'Asti, Roero Arneis, and fine grappas.