# Barolo Bussia (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).

- **Producer:** Costa di Bussia
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Game, roasts, aged cheeses.