Red

Bussia Riserva

By Cantina Stroppiana, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Stroppiana Bussia Riserva

The Bussia Riserva from vines planted in 1990 in Monforte d'Alba, kept 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks. About 1,800 bottles a year, 14-14.5% alcohol.

Tasting notes

Ruby-red with garnet highlights. Intense and resonant nose, with conspicuous forest floor notes, along with subtle spice, tobacco and cocoa. With age, white truffle and tar notes emerge. The palate is dry, powerful and velvety, with balanced tannins and a lingering, warm, enveloping finish.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo Riserva DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Bussia
Production area
Bussia, Monforte d'Alba; elevation 400 metres
Soil
Helvetian-age limestone interspersed with sandstone
Harvest
Towards the middle to the end of October
Vineyard planting
Planted 1990; yield 50-60 quintals per hectare
Vinification
The must ferments on its pomace for 10 to 15 days at controlled temperatures not exceeding 30°C, with four to six pumpovers daily. After fermentation the wine is decanted to steel tanks and the lees are discarded by frequent racking. It then rests in large Slavonian oak casks for the regulation 36 months, followed by several months in steel and bottling the summer before release.

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