Prunotto – Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello – 2008

Prunotto is one of the most famous names in Langa and not only, we are talking about the early twentieth century when Alfredo Prunotto decided to acquire, together with his wife, the Cantina Sociale giving it its own name. Thanks to their love for their homeland and to their great passion for their work, the young couple quickly became known all over the world for the quality of their wines. In 1956 Alfredo decides to retire from business and he hands over the winery to his friend, Beppe Colla, who immediately starts buying vineyards in the most suited areas for the production of Barolo and Barbera. At the beginning of the nineties the winery was acquired by the Antinori family and nowadays there are more than 50 hectares of vineyards scattered between Langhe and Monferrato, the estate is growing but the style of making wine does not change, keeping the excellent quality level wanted by Alfredo Prunotto. The work in the cellar is based on constant research and experimentation, with the continuous evaluation of the ways and times for the care of the vineyards and for the production of each wine, respecting its characteristics and enhancing its best potential. Prunotto has invested in the qualitative development of the vineyard by using rootstocks and clones which are best suited to each single plot. Bussia, this vineyard was the first to give Prunotto a Cru of Barolo, marked on the label with the vintage 1961, the vines are located in Bussia Sottana, a sheltered valley protected from cold air currents, a favorable microclimate which facilitates the production of excellent wine. Vigna Colonnello, dominates the hamlet of Bussia, has a south-west exposure and collects sun rays until sunset, in this fantastic Cru, the winery owns 4.5 hectares of vineyard at an altitude of 300 meters (1,640 feet). The wine still expresses the elegance and the harmony of Barolo di Barolo but it already preannounces the structure and the power of Serralunga’s one. A bottle to be kept in time and to be tasted in the best occasions.

• Producer: Prunotto
• Name: Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello
• Grape Variety: 100% nebbiolo
• Vintage: 2008
• Alcohol Content: 14%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Productive Notes: At the arrival in the winery the grapes were crushed and only 65% were destemmed. Maceration, which took place in stainless steel tanks, lasted about 7 days at a maximum temperature of 30° C (86° F). Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. Maturation took place in French oak barrels of different sizes for 18 months and for 24 months in steel tanks. The wine aged 24 months in bottle before release.