Antinori - Prunotto : Barbera d'Alba 2020

A well-balanced and flavoursome Piedmont red wine

The estate

Owned by the Antinori family, the Prunotto estate produces fine Italian wines from a 50-hectare vineyard that spreads over the finest agricultural areas of Piedmont.

The wine

Barbera d'Alba 2020 is made from a rigorous selection of vineyards with sandy-clay soils located in an area known for its microclimate. These conditions give this wine its unique character.

The vintage

A mild winter with little rainfall preceded a dry and sunny spring, which favoured vegetative growth. Although the heavy rainfall in May and June greatly slowed down the development of the vines, it ensured healthy water reserves during a hot summer. The pleasant weather conditions in September, alternating sunny days and cool nights, allowed for optimal ripening and an exceptional state of health. The harvested grapes had a very good balance between sugar, acidity and phenolic compounds.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are 100% destemmed before being crushed. Skin maceration between 5 and 7 days. The end of malolactic fermentation in mid-December is followed by a short ageing in oak barrels. Blending of the individual lots in the spring before bottling.

The blend

Produced in the DOC Barbera d'Alba appellation, this fine red wine is a 100% Barbera, an emblematic indigenous black grape variety from Piedmont.

Barbera d'Alba 2020 by Prunotto: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

The colour is a beautiful ruby red with violet highlights.

Nose

The nose blends refreshing floral fragrances (roses) with fruity and spicy notes.

Palate

Ample and well-balanced, the palate is seduced by this wines balance and aromatic richness.