Red
Bussia
By F.lli Parusso, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Barolo DOCG from the Bussia locality of Monforte d'Alba, blending the Rocche and Munie vineyards and aged a minimum of 18 months in small oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby garnet red. Rich nose of red fruit, rose petals and earth, with hints of spice and mint. Palate wrapped in fine-grained, sweet, silky tannins.
Pairs well with
Red meat roasts, all game, truffle dishes and ripe cheese.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barolo DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Cru / vineyard
- Bussia
- Production area
- Localita Bussia, Monforte d'Alba, blending the Rocche (south/south-east) and Munie (south/west) vineyards
- Soil
- Sandstone, marl, clay, chalky soil
- Exposure
- South/East to South/West
- Vineyard planting
- Vines 15-50 years old, density 5,500 plants/ha, altitude 280-300m a.s.l.
- Vinification
- After a soft pressing the grapes undergo a long maceration; alcoholic fermentation starts spontaneously with indigenous yeasts without using sulfites. Aged a minimum of 18 months in small oak barrels in contact with indigenous yeasts, then about 6 months in bottle at controlled temperature of 15°C.
- Serving temperature
- 16°C
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