Nebbiolo Occhetti
β³ Drinking Window
2020 - 2028
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Piedmontese tajarin pasta with meat ragΒ, roasted veal, and medium-aged cheeses like Toma Piemontese.
β¨ Technical Specifications
Prunotto's Occhetti Nebbiolo d'Alba is a beautiful expression of Piedmont's signature grape, sourced from the historic Occhetti vineyard area in Monteu Roero on the left bank of the Tanaro River. The Prunotto estate, with roots dating back to the early 20th century under Alfredo Prunotto and later nurtured under the stewardship of the Antinori family, has long championed this site. The sandy, loose soils of Occhetti, rich in marine fossils, impart a distinctively elegant, fragrant, and softer character to the Nebbiolo grape compared to its more muscular neighbors in Barolo. Fermented in stainless steel and aged gently in oak casks for approximately 12 months, this wine weaves a tale of wild berries, rose petals, and subtle licorice, capturing the historic soul of Roero winemaking.
πΎ 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.