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Barolo d.o.c.g. Bussia
Vineyard
Municipality: Bussia Soprana (Monforte d'Alba).
Grapes variety: Nebbiolo 100%, selection from a single vineyard.
Exposure: South, South-West.
Soil structure: Mainly gray marl.
Vine training: Guyot.
Harvesting method: Completely manual.
Harvesting period: Last part of October.
Winemaking
Bussia is a Barolo obtained from a superior selection of Nebbiolo grapes from our vineyard with the best pedoclimatic characteristics. Following the traditional red vinification, after a soft pressing of the grapes aimed to obtaining only the noblest must, maceration with the skins takes place for 20 days at a temperature of about 26°C in stainless steel vats. It completes malolactic fermentation before winter and it ages for almost 5 years. Before entering the market it rest in bottle for a period of about 6 months.
Aging: Around 5 years, between big barrels of French oak (2500-5000 L), stainless steel vats and bottle.
Alcohol content: 14,5 - 15% vol.
Format produced: 0,75 l. ; 1,5 l.
Potential ageing: More than 25 years.
Tasting Notes
Sight: Garnet red, tending to pale orange with ageing.
Smell: Rich and complex of dried rose petals, cherry,and currant with toasted and spicy notes, followed by ethereal hints like undergrowth, leather, and truffle.
Palate: Elegant and balanced, full-bodied wine. Velvety tannins smoothed by aging and a good freshness make each sip rich and persistent.
Ideal temperature: 16-18°.
Pairings: Particularly suitable with braised and grilled meat, bushmeat, dishes based on truffles and aged cheeses.
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