Antinori - Prunotto : Occhetti 2023

Tasting characteristics and serving advice for Occhetti 2023 by Antinori - Prunotto

Tasting

Appearance
The robe shows a ruby red hue with garnet highlights, a hallmark expression of the Nebbiolo grape variety.

Nose
The bouquet unveils a richly layered floral and fruity palette, revealing generous notes of violets and roses that blossom harmoniously.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with delicacy and elegance. Refined, ample tannins structure a palate that faithfully conveys the authenticity of Nebbiolo.

Food and wine pairing

Occhetti 2023 pairs beautifully with warm starters and meat dishes. It is an ideal match for game, slow-cooked stews, mushroom risotto, pasta with sauce, as well as semi-aged and hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

Occhetti 2023 can be enjoyed now to appreciate its freshness and fruit.

A Langhe Nebbiolo true to Antinori - Prunotto’s Piedmontese elegance

The estate

Antinori - Prunotto is a historic house founded in 1904 in Alba, in the Piedmontese Langhe. Acquired in 1994 by the Antinori family and led by Albiera Antinori, the estate benefits from renowned technical expertise. The estate cultivates approximately 65 hectares across prestigious crus between Barolo and Barbaresco, combining Piedmontese tradition and Antinori savoir-faire with a parcel-by-parcel approach initiated in the 1960s.

The vineyard

Occhetti comes from vineyards located in the Langhe Nebbiolo DOC appellation, with soils composed of superficial sand, stratified gravel layers, and layers of clay and limestone. This distinctive geological composition imparts the wine’s signature elegance and silky tannins.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage was marked by warm, dry weather until mid-May, followed by abundant rainfall, particularly around Alba. Temperatures returned to normal in early July with several summer thunderstorms. These conditions led to lower yields without compromising the quality or ripeness of the grapes.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for Occhetti 2023 were destemmed and crushed upon arrival at the winery. Skin maceration lasted 7 days with a maximum temperature of 29°C. Malolactic fermentation finished before winter, followed by approximately 16 months of aging before bottling.

Grape variety

100% Nebbiolo, the emblematic grape of Piedmont, here revealing all its nobility and distinctive character.