# Luigi Arnulfo (Costa di Bussia)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Costa di Bussia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/costa-di-bussia.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/barolo-d-o-c-g-bussia-luigi-arnulfo).

- **Producer:** Costa di Bussia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bussia
- **Production area:** Bussia, Tenuta Arnulfo
- **Soil:** Grapes come from the best-exposed vineyards of the estate, those with the marl-richest soils, which give powerful but delicate wines with high ageing potential.
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** The best bunches are picked overripe.
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1993 to 2002
- **Vinification:** Grapes harvested overripe for more power, concentration and softness; aged 36 months in 5,000-litre Slavonian oak casks, then in bottle. Also made as a 3 L Jeroboam.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A special selection dedicated to the founder, made almost every year from the estate’s best bunches. The label reproduces the one Luigi Arnulfo designed for his 1883 Barolo.

## Tasting notes

Deep garnet red; ripe red fruit and jam, toasted tobacco and sweet spice. Enveloping softness and fine, sweet tannins, very persistent.

## Food pairings

Game, mature and aged cheeses; red meats.