Area of production: Monforte d’Alba – Sottozona Bussia
Grapes varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyards area: 5 hectares
Exposition: South – South/West
Altimetry: hilly area of 300 meters above the sea-level
Soil: Helvetian with clayey and calcareus sediments, rich in iron
Age of the vineyards: 30 years
Grape yield per hectare: 70 quintals
Harvest: first two weeks of October
Vinification: Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts for 30 days in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel tanks, 30 months in large capacity Slavonian oak casks (35-50 hl) and a successive maturation in the bottle.
Tasting notes: The color is deep garnet red and the bouquet is fine and pleasing, with intense scents of spiced rose and licorice. The flavor is dry, warm, full bodied and balanced with pronounced tannins and a persistent aftertaste. A wine particularly adapted for aging.
Matching: The Barolo Bussia, with its structure and body characteristics, pairs well with dishes of meat, game and aged cheeses, typical dishes of the local cuisine, as well as with many rich international dishes.
Serving temperature: 17°-18° C .
Alcohol: 13,5 / 4,00 % Vol
Total acidity: from 5,2 to 5,6 g/L
