# Bussia (Ceretto)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Ceretto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ceretto.md), Alba, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ceretto-bussia).

- **Producer:** Ceretto
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bussia
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba (Bussia Soprana)
- **Soil:** Rich, calcareous marl typical of Monforte d'Alba
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Early-to-mid October
- **Vineyard planting:** Small parcel in the heart of Bussia Soprana; average vine age around 25 years; certified organic, managed biodynamically
- **Vinification:** Aged in large oak casks for around three years, following the same estate approach as Ceretto's other single-vineyard Barolos
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Storage:** 15-20 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06



## Summary

From Bussia Soprana, one of the very first classified Barolo crus and the best-known vineyard of Monforte d'Alba, farmed by Ceretto under a rental agreement and vinified at the Bricco Rocche Winery.

## Tasting notes

Earthy, wet forest floor, bitter orange and blue flowers, with crunchy redcurrant, rose petal, animal musk and sandalwood; powerful yet smooth, with a long finish and splendid acidity

## Food pairings

Brasato al Barolo, roasted game, hard aged cheeses