Mompertone Prunotto Monferrato 2019

Prunotto

Mompertone Prunotto Monferrato
2019

$24.25

* Suggested retail price
Product code
11669148
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Store Only
Type of product
Still Wine
Licensee price
$21.58
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Monferrato
Varietal(s)
Barbera 60 %
Shiraz 40 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1.8 g/l
Closure type
CORK-Natural
Producer's website

About this winery

In 1923, the renowned wine-maker, Alfredo Prunotto, took over the Cantina Sociale "Vini delle Langhe" in Alba which, right after the First World War, had fallen on difficult times. Thanks to Alfredo and his wife's great passion, the Prunotto winery soon became famous, exporting its wines throughout the world. In 1956, Prunotto retired from business and sold the company to wine-maker and friend Beppe Colla. In 1972, the business grew and moved to the present...

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Production notes

Mompertone comes from vineyards in the Monferrato area that grow on soils composed of limestone and clay with widespread sand veining. This terroir gives the wine a round palate characterized by soft and elegant tannins.

Tasting notes

Mompertone is an intense rub red color. The nose offers captivating notes of spices, vanilla, cacao, forest floor and cherries. Mompertone’s rich and velvety palate is persistent and well balanced with supple elegant tannins