Francesco Borgogno Bussia Barolo DOCG — Vintage 2020 —
€ 43.00 incl. IVA
Barolo DOCG Bussia comes from a vineyard the winery has been cultivating and vinifying only since the 2020 harvest, in one of the most renowned areas for Barolo production.
We are in Monforte d’Alba, on the border with Barolo. Here, the sandy component of the soil gives the wine an elegant, yet at the same time complex, profile.
The plot is very small and production is limited: this vineyard yields around 2,000 bottles per year.
Work in the vineyard follows a careful and continuous approach, from Guyot winter pruning to cluster selection during harvest, including fruit set management, canopy cleaning, and shoot trimming.
Vinification takes place in the cellar in Barolo, with crushing, traditional fermentation lasting about 30 days, and extended maceration.
The wine then ages for 18 months in wooden casks, followed by around 6 months in bottle before release.
It is a Barolo that can already be appreciated after just a few months in bottle, but one that evolves over time and gains even more elegance.
The label tells an important story too: it was conceived and designed by Silvia’s daughter and depicts the ciabot on the hill of the Bussia vineyard. A tangible sign of a new generation beginning to join the work in the cellar.
Sight
It is ruby red with very intense garnet reflections.
Nose
Its aroma is pleasant and delicate, with hints of dried rose and notes of licorice and vanilla from the wood.
Taste
You’ll find it velvety, dry, and round, with a rich body and a well-balanced structure.
Pairing tips
Silvia imagines it with a plate of tajarin with truffle or with a board of aged cheeses, two pairings that match its structure and elegance beautifully.
If you want to go beyond the usual pairing, try it at the end of the meal with a piece of dark chocolate: an original match, almost like a digestif, for an intense and surprising finish.
Serving temperature: 16–18 °C.
It’s your guy if…
…You’re looking for a limited-production Barolo with a traditional approach, enjoyable even when young but capable of evolving over time.
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The Producer
Francesco Borgogno
Now in its third generation, the Francesco Borgogno winery is located at the intersection of the historic Cannubi and Brunate hills, emblematic places for the production of Barolo DOCG. The wines, about 45,000 bottles a year, are vinified according to tradition. Read more
Description
Basic information
Product name: Barolo DOCG Bussia
Cépage: nebbiolo da Barolo 100%
Appellation: Barolo
Classification: DOCG
Color: red
Type: still
Country/Region: Piedmont / Italy
Vintage: 2020
Alcohol percentage: 14.82% vol.
Residual sugar: 0.55 g/l
Number of bottles produced: 1,800
Vinification (Wine-making)
Method: classic, traditional method (without any barrique passage)
Temperature: 26–28 °C temperature-controlled
Malolactic fermentation: completed
Aging: in wood
Age of barrels: 8/10 years
Barrel type: 3000 l large cask
Wood type: oak
Aging time in wood: 18 months
Minimum aging in bottle: 10 months
Bottle
Empty bottle weight: 450 g
Date of bottling: February 2024
Aging potential: 10 years
Cork size: 26×49 mm
Cork material: natural cork
Bottle type: Bordeaux
Vineyard
% of Grape / Cépage: nebbiolo da Barolo 100%
Soil: clay marl with a high percentage of sand
Exposure: southeast
Agricultural method: sustainable agriculture – SQNPI certification
Year of plantation: 1982
Date of harvest: October 2020
Type of harvest: manual, in crates
Geolocation: 44°36’58.00″N 7°57’23.93″E
Chemical analysis
Dry extract: 27.4 g/l
Total acidity: 5.46 g/l (tartaric acid)
Volatile acidity: 0.64 g/l (acetic acid)
Total SO2: 81 mg/l
Additional information
| Weight | 1.42 kg |
|---|---|
| Vine | |
| Denomination | |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | |
| Alcohol content | 14.50 |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Packaging | Bottle 0.75 L |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
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Packaging
We are very careful about the quality of the packaging, to avoid problems during shipping.
For the bottles we use packages that are suitable for transport, which keep the contents still. You may receive two different types (both very valid and chosen according to the regulations of the shipping countries):
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