Prunotto Pian Romualdo Barbera d'Alba 2022
First produced in 1961, Prunotto Pian Romualdo is a benchmark Barbera d'Alba from the Monforte d'Alba area of Piedmont. Founded as a historic cooperative and fully owned by the celebrated Antinori family since 1994, the estate brings Tuscan precision to classic Piedmontese winemaking. The vines here benefit from significant temperature shifts between warm days and cool nights, a climate that allows the grapes to ripen fully while holding onto a brilliant natural freshness. To build on the grape's natural acidity and deep fruit profile, the winemaking team matures the wine in oak. This resting period softens the structure and integrates layers of complexity, ensuring the wine is full, approachable, and holds excellent ageing potential in the bottle. In the glass, it pours a deep ruby red, opening with distinct aromas of ripe black fruit, dark cherry, and warm spice. On the palate, this Italian red wine is full and perfectly balanced, delivering a rich core of blackberry supported by a fresh, clean finish. It is a brilliant bottle for the dining table, pairing easily with rich meat ragù, roast pork, or a platter of aged hard cheeses.
