Red
Barolo Bussia
By Costa di Bussia, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
The estate’s classic Barolo, which carries the Bussia geographical mention from the 2010 vintage. Aged 18 months in large Slavonian oak.
Tasting notes
Tender ruby red typical of Nebbiolo; inviting and spicy, with notes of rose. Excellent harmony of flavours and tannins, silky and persistent.
Pairs well with
Game, roasts, aged cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barolo DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Bussia
- Production area
- Bussia, Tenuta Arnulfo
- Soil
- Vines on south and south-west slopes; medium-textured soil rich in carbonates with balanced nutrients; alternating lean and more fertile zones give uneven ripening and breadth.
- Exposure
- South, south-west
- Harvest
- Harvest is by hand; it usually starts in September with Chardonnay, then Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo in autumn.
- Vineyard planting
- Planted 1993 to 1999
- Vinification
- Long fermentation in stainless steel; aged 18 months in 5,000-litre Slavonian oak casks, then in bottle. Also bottled as a 1.5 L magnum.
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