Barolo Bussia 2018
WINE OVERVIEW

Giacosa Fratelli is a 5th-generation family-run, Piedmont winery founded in 1895 by sharecropper Giuseppe Giacosa, who bought their Neive winery after winning the Italian lottery. The family farms 50 hectares of vines across Piedmont including Monforte d’Alba and Castiglione Falletto in Barolo and Neive in Barbaresco. The family, including next generation twin brothers Mauro and Alessandro, deeply believe in reducing their consumption and carbon emissions. They work sustainably in the vineyard and winery - soon to be a zero emissions facility - to preserve the terroir and history of these traditional Piemonte wines.

Tasting Notes

Fruity notes and aromas of roses, violets. Good concentration and great aging potential.

Food Pairing

Excellent with red meats (roasted, skewered or grilled) or wild game.

Tech Details

Estate-owned and organically farmed vineyards in the famous Bussia cru in Montforte d'Alba. North-east oriented. Spurred cordon cultivation. Clay and calcareous soils, rich in iron. Grapes are harvested by hand. Non-invasive winemaking, lengthy maceration. Aged in large 30 and 60 hectoliter casks for 3 years and an additional year in bottle.
Varietal Composition:
100% Nebbiolo
Avg Elevation:
1345 feet
Avg Age of Vines:
25 years
Alcohol:
14.5%
Size:
6/750ml
UPC Code:
8003738100419