Bric Turot

2008 Barbaresco Red Blend

Prunotto Bric Turot from the famed Barbaresco region impresses with its deep ruby-red hue, heralding an exquisite experience within the glass. This 2008 vintage showcases a medium to full-bodied profile, exhibiting a delightful balance of power and elegance. The acidity presents itself as bright and lively, enhancing the wine's refreshing quality and providing a wonderful backbone to its rich flavors. With prominent fruit intensity, the blend offers alluring notes of dark cherry, plum, and subtle spice, making each sip a delightful exploration. The tannins are notably structured yet approachable, giving the wine a firm presence without overwhelming the palate. This red blend is perfectly dry, embodying sophistication and finesse that makes it a splendid companion for a wide array of food pairings, from hearty pasta dishes to grilled meats.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Barbaresco

Lying to the east of Barolo, Barbaresco's Nebbiolo wines are similarly bold and tannic, yet tend to be softer and more elegant. Red fruit notes dominate—typically summer berries and fragrant cherries—backed by glorious rose, potpourri, and anise fragrances. You also tend to find a lot less of Barolo's "tar" notes in these wines. The DOCG area is smaller than Barolo, with a slightly milder climate and limestone-based soils. All of this makes its wines a bit more approachable at a younger age. Barbaresco wine must age 26 months before release, with at least nine of those months spent in oak. The DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) classification is the top tier for Italian wine classifications. It controls production methods and wine quality. Strict rules oversee the production of DOCG designated wines, including allowed varietals, winemaking procedures, barrel and bottle aging methods, grape ripeness and limits on grape yields during harvest. DOCG wines are also required to be officially tasted. DOCG bottles have numbered government seals across the neck of the bottle to prevent forgery.

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