Barolo Bussia, Giacomo Fenocchio

BAROLO BUSSIA

D.O.C.G.

Location

Village of Monforte d’Alba - Bussia zone

Grape Variety

100% Nebbiolo

Vineyard Area

5 Hectares

Exposure

Southwest

Altitude

Hilly zone at about 300 Meters a.s.l

Soil

Elveziano with clayey and calcareous sediments, rich in iron

Average age of the vines

35 years

Grape yield per hectare

70 quintals

Harvest

In the middle of October

Vinification

Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts for 40 days in stainless steel tanks

Aging

6 months in stainless steel tanks, 30 months in large capacity Slavonian oak casks (35-50 hl) and a successive maturation in the bottle

Production

25,000 bottles a year

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

Gastronomy

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. The recommended serving temperature is 17-18 degrees

Alcohol level

Approx. 14-14,5% Vol

Total Acidity

Approx. 5.3-5.6 g/L