Barolo D.O.C.G. Bussia Riserva

Grape variety: nebbiolo

Production zone: Monforte d’Alba, at 300 m a.s.l. with southwest exposure.

Soil: marls of Sant’Agata Fossils with presence of sand.

Surface: about 0,5 hectare.

Harvest: hand-picked with grape selection into baskets towards mid-October.

Vinification: selection of the grapes on a vibrating table, light crushing, fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Maceration for about 20 days.

Ageing: between 30 and 53 months in traditional oak barrels and then in the bottles in underground cellar with controlled temperature until it is put up for sale.

Organoleptic characteristics: intense red color with shades ranging from ruby to garnet. Complex scent with hints reminiscent of cinchona and cocoa beans, juniper and coffee roasting. The wine envelops and fills the palate thanks to a full and decisive tannin. A soft and elegant finish increases the pleasure of drinking with a persistence that never ends.

Food pairing: the wine presents full body and structure with a very present tannin which ideally pairs with tasty dishes that have a clear and evident succulence such as: roast wild boar loin; beef diaphragm with ponzu and sesame sauce with black cabbage; rib of beef in red wine; braised in Barolo.

Serving Temperature: 16-18°C (61–64°F).

Storage: horizontally in places with constant temperature if possible. Ready to drink and can be cellared for 15-20 years.

Bottle sizes: 0.75 L / 1.5 L / 3 L