- Last updated on April 13, 2023

Welcome! This is our Prunotto Barbaresco review.
Prunotto Barbaresco is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area of Piedmont, Italy.
Prunotto is a well-respected winery in the region, known for producing high-quality wines from the best vineyards.
This wine is aged in oak barrels for 12-14 months, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Prunotto Barbaresco full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Prunotto Barbaresco Review
- Brand: Prunotto
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earth notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 10 Years
- Price Range: ~$45
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Prunotto Barbaresco review: What's its color?
Prunotto Barbaresco has a pale garnet color, when swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Prunotto Barbaresco taste like?
Prunotto Barbaresco is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged for roughly 1 year in oak. Find more about Barbaresco here.
On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and plum, along with floral notes of violets and rose petals.
There are also hints of spices, such as cinnamon and clove, as well as tobacco and leather.
Is Prunotto Barbaresco sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Prunotto Barbaresco wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Prunotto Barbaresco review: Which food pairs well with it?
Prunotto Barbaresco pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Prunotto Barbaresco review: What's its alcohol content?
Prunotto Barbaresco wine’s alcohol content is 14%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Prunotto Barbaresco wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Prunotto?
Here is an extract from the Prunotto website:
“Prunotto is located in Alba, in the heart of The Langhe, halfway between Barbaresco and Barolo, on the southeast side of the Tanaro River on a gentle hillside surrounded by vineyards stretching throughout The Langhe and Roero.“
Conclusion
Prunotto Barbaresco is a fine example of the Nebbiolo grape, grown in the Barbaresco DOCG region.
Its rich and complex bouquet, along with its full-bodied flavor and long finish, make it the perfect accompaniment for meat dishes and aged cheeses.
Additionally, this wine has the potential to age well and gain even more complexity over time.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!