Red

Mosconi

By Bussìa Soprana, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Bussìa Soprana Mosconi

Single-vineyard Barolo from the Mosconi farmhouse vineyards, 100% Nebbiolo aged 24 months in oak. The site lists vintages from 1996 to 2016 and a 1999 Riserva.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Mosconi
Production area
Mosconi vineyard, about 1.2 hectares of Nebbiolo for Barolo within the 4.8 hectare Mosconi farmhouse property, Monforte d'Alba
Soil
Tuff (1996 and 1997 vintages: tufaceous and chalky soil with evident limestone)
Exposure
South, south-west and south-east
Harvest
October
Vineyard planting
Guyot training; vines 45 to 65 years old (2016); planted between 1955 and 1975, 2.40 x 0.90 m layout, about 50 to 60 quintals per hectare
Vinification
Fermented in stainless steel at a controlled 28° to 32° C, selected yeasts, 8 days maceration; aged 24 months in 30-quintal oak casks. Alcohol 14% vol. (2016)..

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