Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Cesare Bussolo |
Label Name: | Barolo Fossati |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Piedmont - La Morra (Fossati cru), Barolo DOCG |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Nebbiolo |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
positively reviewed by retailers/critics (Yes Society, Delectable) and listed by specialty merchants
Tasting Note
Perfumed Nebbiolo: Morello cherry, raspberry, wild roses, anise, licorice, tar and cedar. Bone-dry with bright acidity, firm ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, osso buco, roasted lamb, truffle risotto, aged Parmigiano. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed short ribs, char siu, Korean galbi, umami-rich mushroom dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with extended maceration; aged ~24 months in oak (barriques/tonneaux and large casks), minimal filtration.
Vineyard Info
Made by Cesare Bussolo (La Morra); farms organically and leases the Fossati cru from Roberto Voerzio (20-year contract since 2014). Very small production.