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

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