Barolo Bussia
The vineyards of Bussia yield the biggest and richest Barolo. They also take the longest to fully mature. The Fenocchio style is very old-school but, magically, the wines are approachable earlier than one would expect for such cellar-worthy Barolos.
Appellation: Barolo DOCG, Bussia Cru
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Color: Deep garnet red.
Bouquet: Intense scents of spiced rose and licorice.
Taste: Dry, warm, full bodied and balanced with pronounced tannins and a persistent aftertaste. A wine particularly adapted for aging.
Alcohol: Approx. 14-14.5% Vol.
Total acidity: Approx. 5.3-5.6 g/l.
Serving temperature: 17-18º C (62-64º F)
Pairing: The Bussia Cru, with its structure and body characteristics, pairs well with dishes of meat, game and aged cheeses, typical dishes of the local cuisine, as well as with many rich international dishes.
Production zone: Village of Monforte d’Alba - Bussia Cru.
Vineyard area: 5 hectares.
Exposure: Southwest.
Altitude: about 300 Meters a.s.l.
Soil: Elveziano with clayey and calcareous sediments, rich in iron.
Average age of vines: 35 years.
Grape yield per hectare: 70 quintals.
Harvest: In the middle of October.
Vinification: Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts for 40 days in stainless steel tanks.
Aging: 3- to 4-months in stainless steel vats and 36 months in Slavonia oak casks (35-50 hl) and a successive maturation in the bottle.
Production: 25,000 bottles a year.
2010 Barolo Bussia – 95 Points – James Suckling (Aug 2014)
“Very perfumed and pretty with a dense palate of fruit and firm tannins. Lots of strawberry, cedar and citrus. Shaved chocolate, too. Better in 2017."
2010 Barolo Bussia – 90+ Points – Vinous Media (Nov 2013)
“Good dark red. Distinctly darker on the nose than the Villero, offering scents of medicinal black fruits and licorice. Juicy, tightly wound and youthfully imploded, showing limited fruit and personality today. Much more tannic, too: does this have the mid-palate fruit to evolve gracefully? This may be in an awkward post-bottling stage today.” ~ S.T.
2009 Barolo Bussia – Gambero Rosso’s Vini d’Italia – Tre Bicchieri
