This red Barolo from Prunotto is made from a single vineyard called Bussia. Barolo Bussia DOCG comes from the beautiful amphitheater-shaped vineyard in the Bussia Monforte d'Alba area. This historic wine was first produced by Prunotto as a single-vineyard wine in 1961. The balance and complexity of the Nebbiolo grapes are enhanced by the vineyard's varied south- to southwest-facing exposure and traditional aging in large barrels. The harvest is entirely hand-harvested, and each bunch is inspected during harvesting. This Bussia Barolo is then aged in oak for a full eighteen months in Prunotto's cellars. Only when the wine is perfect are the bottles sold, and that can sometimes take quite a while. Therefore, the bottles are aged in the bottle for at least another few months in Prunotto's cellars.
This Prunotto Bussia Barolo boasts such power and suppleness. Barolo Bussia has a vibrant, brilliant ruby red color with garnet highlights. The nose is complex, with floral aromas and notes of red fruit. A vigorous swirl reveals hints of spice, tobacco, cedar, and a touch of earth. An intense flavor with sweet, silky tannins leads to a long, harmonious finish.
