Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 Doc Occhetti - Prunotto

Prunotto Nebbiolo d'Alba Occhetti is produced by the Prunotto winery, which today specializes not only in the creation of red, white and sparkling wines, but also rosé wines and spirits of various kinds. It was founded in 1923 when wine-maker Alfredo Prunotto decided to take over the Cantina Sociale "Vini delle Langhe" winery and bring it back into vogue.
With the efforts of Alfredo and his family, wine production began. The winery then passed to his friend Beppe Colla, who allowed it to grow and continue the production of excellent quality wine.
Nebbiolo vines grow luxuriantly in the Alba area of Piedmont, on a very special soil composed partly of sea sands and partly of gravelly, clay-limestone sediments.

The harvest of Occhetti Nebbiolo d'Alba takes place in early October. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery, cleaned and crushed.
Maceration and fermentation take place for about 10 days, at a controlled temperature of 29°. This is followed by the first stage of aging, which takes place in two different types of containers. Part of the product is aged in barrels, while another part is aged in third-passage barriques. This phase lasts about 12 months.
The wine is then bottled, but before marketing it needs an additional aging phase. This lasts about 4 months in the cellar before being put on the market. Today Prunotto Nebbiolo d'Alba Occhetti has the DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) label. Ruby red of good intensity tending toward garnet. Elegant bouquet with hints of raspberries, rose and licorice. Full, harmonious flavor with a long aftertaste. Occhetti Nebbiolo is a smooth and elegant wine.