Manufacturer: Prunotto

Grapes: Albarossa 100% - Crossbreed Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes obteined in 1930 by Prof. Dalmasso
Origin & Soil: Grapes from Bricco Colma Vineyard, in Calliano.
Clayey ground with sandy veins.
Taste: Intense ruby red colour with violet reflexes.In the mouth is fascinating, elegance and complexity are balance by the acidity tipical of this grapes. The nose is dense of sour black cherry, spices and notes of graphite. In the mounth the wine is powerful and fresh. It is a perfect match for roast meat, boiled meat, and no too seasoned cheeses.

Climate Vintage: We can consider 2008 as a fine with the main components of the grapes in great balance. A year that truly brought with him a few problems, given the climate trends of the spring, but then resumed at large. We obtained the raw materials of high level. The collection, begun in mid-September for a very long period in late October, and there was a decrease in quantity of about 15-20% compared to 2007. The first must show great fragrance and flavor to taste wonderful

Vintage: The harvest started the 30th September. The grapes arrived in the cellar were very healty, with a good balance of the differnt components ( sugar, acid, polyphenol, were destemmed and pressed. The maceration dures about 9 days, at the temperature of 30°C. The malolatic fermentation, in barriqus of 2nd and 3rd passage, finished in the middle of March. The refinement in wood lasts about 12 months in 2nd and 3rd passage barriques. Then, we refine the wine for 15 months in bottles in Prunotto Winery, before to start to sell.