Nebbiolo Bric Rossino Monteu Roero Riserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef pot roast, roasted wild game birds, and aged cheeses such as Castelmagno.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, sandy hills of Monteu Roero on the left bank of the Tanaro River, Prunotto's Bric Rossino is a masterful expression of Nebbiolo. Unlike the heavy clay soils of neighboring Barolo, the Roero's soils are rich in sand and marine fossils left behind by an ancient prehistoric sea. This unique terroir imparts an ethereal perfume, vibrant acidity, and silky, approachable tannins to the Nebbiolo grape. The historic Prunotto estate, which has shaped the winemaking legacy of Piedmont since the early 20th century, crafts this Riserva with meticulous care. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended aging in oak casks to develop complexity while preserving its signature wild strawberry, floral, and spicy characteristics. The name 'Bric' refers to the crest of the hill, representing the sun-drenched vineyard site where the grapes achieve optimal ripeness.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Nebbiolo