Prunotto 2013 Barolo

Half a century ago celebrated Piemontese producer Alfredo Prunotto imposed new standards on the production of Barolo, elevating the overall level of quality in the wine. His was the first winery to individually select grapes from the finest vineyards and to designate the name of the vineyard (cru) as a symbol of the quality and specific characteristics of the wine. In 1989 when the Antinori group purchased the winery they made smart investments, acquiring plots in prominent vineyards in the most exclusive areas including the Bussia vineyard in Barolo and the Bric Turot vineyard in Barbaresco. The result is a continuation of the the quality improvements started long ago by Prunotto and evidenced by this 2013 Barolo.

Wine Spectator scored this 90 points saying "On the austere side, offering modest cherry fruit, this leans more to the savory side, with leafy, eucalyptus, menthol, juniper and tobacco notes. Dense tannins guard the finish. Best from 2019 through 2031."

The Wine Advocate scored this 91 points saying "Here is a complete wine that shows a good balance and unity. The 2013 Barolo is subtle at first, but the bouquet opens surely and steadily with time. As it moves forward, it imparts tones of dried cherry, grilled herb and licorice root. The wine moves over the palate with soft intensity and mid-weight appeal. It offers more in terms of persistence than it does weight or density."

James Suckling scored this 93 points saying "Wonderful purity of fruit to this red with strawberry, cherry and orange-peel aromas. Medium to full body, very fine tannins and a creamy, silky-textured finish. All in finesse here."