Bric Turot

2018 Barbaresco Red Blend

Prunotto Bric Turot is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Barbaresco region, celebrated for its elegance and depth. The 2018 vintage showcases a stunning red color that hints at the wine's vibrant character. With a medium-bodied profile, this wine is beautifully balanced, presenting lush fruit intensity that reveals notes of ripe red cherries, blackberries, and subtle hints of plum. Its acidity is bright and refreshing, perfectly complementing the fruit while enhancing the overall drinking experience. The tannins are notable yet refined, providing a structured backbone that supports the expressive flavors and ensures a long, satisfying finish. This wine, with its pleasant dryness, makes it an exceptional choice for pairing with various dishes, from hearty pasta to roasted meats, inviting you to relish the splendid nuances of Barbaresco.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness 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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