THE PRODUCER
Giacomo took over his family’s business, based in Barolo commune Monforte
d’Alba, in the 1920s, and years later, in the early 1960s, passed the reins to
his sons, Giovanni and Aldo. The brothers went their separate ways in 1969.
Giovanni kept the family’s Giacomo Conterno estate and continued his father’s
tradition of purchasing the finest grapes and making solidly traditional
Barolos, which included very long maceration periods in order to extract
complexity and a strong tannic backbone in the wines, and many years ageing in
large neutral oak casks. In 1974, Giovanni acquired the Cascina Francia vineyard
in Serralunga d’Alba.

Prunotto is a historic and highly regarded wine producer based in the heart of
Piedmont, Italy, known for crafting exceptional wines that embody the elegance
and diversity of the region. Established in 1904 by Alfredo Prunotto, the estate
quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality Barolo and Barbaresco
wines. In the 1980s, Prunotto entered a new era when it joined the Antinori
family, who brought their expertise and vision to further elevate the winery's
global status.

Prunotto is renowned for its meticulous approach to winemaking, focusing on
expressing the unique character of each vineyard and varietal. Their vineyards
span some of Piedmont’s most prestigious appellations, including Barolo,
Barbaresco, and Alba, with a strong emphasis on native grapes like Nebbiolo,
Barbera, and Dolcetto.

The winery combines traditional techniques with modern innovations, ensuring
that their wines reflect the purity of the land while achieving exceptional
balance and refinement. Signature wines like Barolo Bussia and Barbaresco are
celebrated for their complexity, elegance, and aging potential. Prunotto’s
commitment to excellence has made it a beacon of quality in Piedmont, offering
wines that capture the essence of this world-class wine region.

THE WINE
The Prunotto Bussia is a stunning expression of Barolo, hailing from the
prestigious Bussia cru in the heart of the Piedmont region of Italy. Made from
100% Nebbiolo, this wine captures the essence of the terroir with its elegance
and power. Aged in oak barrels and bottle-matured to perfection, it displays a
deep garnet color with a complex bouquet of ripe red cherries, dried roses,
licorice, and earthy truffle notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and
structured, with firm but refined tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long,
lingering finish with hints of tobacco and spice.

INFORMATION
Type:RedVintage:2016Country:ItalyRegion:Piedmont
Sub region:BaroloGrape:100%  Nebbiolo
Style:Savory and ClassicSweetness:DryABV:14%Drinking window:2024 - 2036Size:
750mlFood match:Lamb


CRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.