Rosso 'Mompertone' Prunotto

Monferrato DOC • Piedmont • Prunotto
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Prunotto
Region
Piedmont
Denomination
Monferrato DOC
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
De-stemming and pressing, different fermentations for garpe type for 7 days, with malolactic fermentation and blending without filtration
Aging
12 months in big oak barrels and barriques
Grape varieties
Barbera 60%, Syrah 40%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Monferrato DOC captures the distinctive personality of Piedmont terroir. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Barbera 60%, Syrah 40%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards in a clayey and sandy soil in the Monferrato area. Vinification: de-stemming and pressing, different fermentations for garpe type for 7 days, with malolactic fermentation and blending without filtration. The wine is aged 12 months in big oak barrels and barriques. A wine true to Piedmont tradition, built for age-worthy elegance.

Food Pairings

Braised lamb with herbs
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Mature pecorino cheese
Grilled red meats and game
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Wild mushroom risotto

About Piedmont Wine Region

Piedmont is renowned worldwide for Barolo and Barbaresco, its two great Nebbiolo-based expressions.

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