Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cesare Bussolo
Label Name:
 
Barolo la Serra
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (La Morra), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo (100%)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel; aged ~24 months in small barrels (tonneaux); minimal intervention; very low yields.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed rose and violet with red cherry, plum, savory tar, dried herbs and baking spice; firm, muscular tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory toasted-oak finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: braised beef, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged Pecorino/Parmesan. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), mushroom hot pot, rich Szechuan beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Cesare Bussolo of La Morra, trained under Roberto Voerzio. La Serra cru (south-facing, sandy/marly soils); tiny production (~2,500–2,580 bottles).