Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Bussia
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Barolo - Bussia Soprana, Monforte d'Alba)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Organic farming; hand-harvested Nebbiolo; temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration; aged ~24–30 months in large Slavonian oak casks and bottle-aged before release.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed Nebbiolo: red cherry, raspberry, roses, tar and stony mineral notes. Full-bodied with firm, spicy, finely grained tannins, brisk acidity and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast beef, braised short rib, venison, truffle dishes, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano; Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, Chinese braised beef, spicy Sichuan beef, grilled wagyu.
Vineyard Info:
 
Ceretto is a multigenerational Alba producer bottling single-cru Barolos. Bussia comes from a small parcel (Bussia Soprana) in Monforte d'Alba; production is limited and focused on site expression.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Selected critic scores for the 2018: James Suckling 95; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~94; Falstaff 94; Wine Spectator 91. Small-production single-cru Barolo with multiple high critic scores