# Bussia Gold Label (Cantine Sant'Agata)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Cantine Sant'Agata](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantine-sant-agata.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantine-sant-agata-bussia-gold-label).

- **Producer:** Cantine Sant'Agata
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bussia
- **Production area:** Bussia cru, in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba: the estate's best vineyard there
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked towards the end of October
- **Vinification:** Vinification follows the traditional Barolo rules: fermentation of about 15 days at a controlled 27°C. In spring the wine goes into oak casks, where it ages three years in 1,000-litre botti; depending on the vintage it rests a further 12 months before bottling, then about six months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 10 years and over
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Barolo from the Bussia cru in Monforte d'Alba, part of the estate's La Fenice line since it was introduced; 14.5% abv, three years in 1,000-litre casks.

## Tasting notes

Intense garnet red. Fresh balsamic notes, then sweeter rose and liquorice, with cherries, ripe plums and undergrowth. Balanced, full-bodied and enveloping on the palate with a long finish.

## Food pairings

Red meat dishes, game, braises, truffle dishes, risotto and strongly flavoured cheeses.