Antinori Estates
Prunotto, Mosconi Barolo
2019
About this winery
The Antinori family has been in the wine business since Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild of Vintners in 1385 - more than 26 generations ago. Throughout the company's long history it has remained family owned and operated, and today it is directed by Marchese Piero Antinori. Though Antinori has played an important role in preserving Italy's enological traditions it is also one of Italy's most dynamic and visionary producers of fine wines, with estates concentrated in the...
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Product notes
Barolo Mosconi is crafted from grapes grown in the beautiful vineyard in the Mosconi di Monforte d’Alba area. Nebbiolo grown in this area develops extraordinary complexity attributable to the vineyard’s south-southwest exposure, an altitude that varies from 360 to 400 meters above sea level (1,181 – 1,312 feet) and tuffaceous white soils.
Production notes
Freshly harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed, and crushed. Maceration on the skins took place over a period of 7 days at a temperature that did not exceed 30 °C (86 °F). Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. The wine was left to age in 50 hL oak barrels for at least 18 months.
Tasting notes
Barolo Mosconi is a vibrant and intense garnet red color. The nose delivers notes of sage, rosemary, and forest floor accompanied by hints of flowers and spices. The palate is generous and elegant, defined by an important tannic structure. Barolo Mosconi closes with a long, persistent finish.