WINE OVERVIEW
Bussia has long been considered among the best vineyards in Barolo, and was among the first to add it's name to a single vineyard bottling in the 1960s. It's fair to say that the power and structure that have come to characterize the wines of Monforte, emanate from the center of Bussia. Their Barolo holding is part of the original vineyard and sits just below their historic stone cottage Cascina Canavere.
Tasting Notes
Fruity notes and aromas of roses, violets. Good concentration and great aging potential.
Food Pairing
Excellent with red meats (roasted, skewered or grilled) or wild game.
Tech Details
Estate-owned and organically farmed vineyards in the famous Bussia cru in Montforte d'Alba. North-east oriented. Spurred cordon cultivation.
- Soil: Clay and calcareous soils, rich in iron.
- Fermentation: Grapes are harvested by hand. Non-invasive winemaking, lengthy maceration.
- Aging: Aged in large 30 and 60 hectoliter casks for 3 years and an additional year in bottle.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
- Region: Piedmont, Italy
- Avg Elevation: 1345 feet
- Avg Age of Vines: 26 years
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Size: 6/750ml
- UPC: 8003738100419
