Prunotto – Nizza Bansella – 2018

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 for every single plot.
In the Nizza area, about 19 kilometers from Asti, there are about 10 hectares of vineyards with south/south-west exposure cultivated with Barbera, from which Bansella Nizza DOCG and Costamiole Nizza DOCG Riserva are produced. This area, which became DOCG only in the recent 2014, is historically the most suited for the production of Barbera. The grapes are harvested from old vines, on soils rich in clayey-silt marl, the wine, after fermentation, rests for nine months in used barriques, the result can only be amazing, a red wine of great character, perfectly balanced, which conquers all for its lively but at the same time deep freshness.

• Producer: Prunotto
• Name: Nizza Bansella
• Grape Variety: 100% barbera
• Vintage: 2018
• Alcohol Content: 14,5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Productive Notes:The grapes, upon arrival at the winery, were destemmed and gently crushed. Maceration took place over 6 days at a maximum temperature of 28°C. The wine completed both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation by winter and then aged for 12 months in second and third passage barriques before being bottled.