Barolo Bussia

Producer:
Cantine Sant’Agata
Region:
Piemonte
Grape:
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2008
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine of Piedmont‘s native grape, Nebbiolo. Bussia is the name of a Cru, a small vineyard planted with Nebbiolo, located between the towns of Barolo and Monforte to the east. Morenic soils with the layers of dark clay and sandy marl make the grapes of Nebbiolo have an intense aromatic and chromatic potential. The hand set in the end of October and period of ageing for more than 24 months results in an elegant and noble Nebbiolo. With age its shimmering ruby red color obtains orange reflections, the wine becomes extremely harmonious, subtle and rich. Gentle notes of rose and violet take the second place to more marked aromas of liquorice, pepper and cinnamon. It is worth to age it for several years to discover the whole richness of great wine of Piedmont, however you can now savour the2008 vintage. The bottle should be opened several hours before serving. An excellent wine to meditate.

Details

Color: ruby red.
Aroma: complex, rich, notes of rose, violet, liquorice, cinnamon, green pepper, leather.
Flavor: harmonious, elegant, velvety.
Food matching: excellent with meat dishes, beef, venison, truffles, seasoned cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°/20°C.
Alcohol content: 14,5%.

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