Showing a light and luminous appearance, the Prunotto 2021 Barbaresco stands out for its focus, its finesse and its delicately sweet fruit tones. The wine is redolent of cassis, forest flower and peat moss, and there is a hint of tobacco that points to the wine's savory side. This Barbaresco with blended fruit from various sites is coming into its own and represents a very nice surprise from this historic estate (owned by Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori today). Production is an ample 80,000 bottles.
93+ points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jan 2025)
A dense red, with macerated cherry and berry flavors shaded by licorice, hay, menthol and a hint of leather. Though light-bodied, this is intense and persists, with ripe fruit on the finish. Offers excellent balance and length. Best from 2026 through 2042. 800 cases imported.
92 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Dec 2023)
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