Red · 2021

Bussia

By Prunotto, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Prunotto Bussia

Barolo Bussia comes from the magnificent amphitheatre-shaped vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, first produced as a single-vineyard wine by Prunotto in 1961.

Tasting notes

Bright, lively garnet red with ruby hues. The nose offers notes of blood orange and plum with floral aromas of rose and violet, spicy hints of pepper, cinnamon and forest floor. The palate is intense and juicy with supple tannins, outstanding freshness and a persistent finish with rich fruit and aromatic herb notes.

Pairs well with

Red meats, game, aged cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Cru / vineyard
Bussia
Production area
Langhe
Soil
Calcareous-clayey
Exposure
South to south-west, varied across the amphitheatre
Harvest
First ten days of October
Vineyard planting
Guyot
Vinification
Grapes were destemmed and crushed, with maceration on the skins for approximately 8 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation completed before the end of winter. The wine ages at least 18 months in oak barrels of varying capacity.
Serving temperature
18-20°C (64-68°F)
Storage
Can age for many years in a cool, dark place.
Vintage
2021

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