Barolo Docg 2016

Barolo 2015 is garnet red in color. The nose is complex and generous with pleasing notes of violets and forest undergrowth. On the palate, it is well balanced with velvety tannins.

The 2015 vintage started out with a cold, wet winter with abundant snowfall that created excellent water reserves in the soil. Mild springtime temperatures prompted early vine growth that continued throughout the season. Climatic conditions in summer were very dry with high temperatures well above average until the end of August. These hot, dry conditions did not endanger grape ripening due to plentiful water reserves in the vineyards. Harvesting of Nebbiolo grapes for Barolo began on September 24th up until October 2nd.

Prunotto’s vineyards extend over an area of approximately 65 hectares (161 acres) in the territories of The Langhe and Monferrato and are subdivided into smaller parcels of land and single vineyards where great red wines are produced.

Grapes were carefully selected, destemmed and crushed. Maceration on the skins lasted for approximately 8 days at a maximum temperature of 30° C (86° F). Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. The wine was aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels of varying capacities, allowing Barolo to develop great balance.

The wine was aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels of varying capacities, allowing the wine to develop great balance.