Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Bussia
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Bussia cru, Monforte d'Alba), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo (100%)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel; malolactic in oak; aged ~24–30 months in large oak casks and French barrels (≈10% new); bottle-aged before release.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed Nebbiolo: rose petals, cherries, raspberries, dried herbs, licorice and tobacco. Silky yet firm tannins, bright acidity, savory undergrowth and porcini notes. Medium‑full body with concentrated red fruit and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: braised beef, ossobuco, tajarin with ragù, roast lamb, truffle pasta, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi/galbi, soy‑braised short ribs, mushroom hot pot, rich umami dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Ceretto family estate (founded 1930s) based in Alba; owns Bussia plots in Monforte d'Alba; converted to organic viticulture (certified 2015); noted for single‑vineyard Barolos.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Selected scores for 2020 vintage: Wine Enthusiast 97; James Suckling 96; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96; Robert Parker (WA) 95; Wine Spectator 93; Falstaff 97