Bussia Barolo (1995)

About this wine

This 1995 Bussia Barolo from Riccardo Soprano offers a deep garnet color with subtle orange hues, indicative of its age. On the nose, it presents a rich bouquet of red berries, plum, and strawberry, complemented by notes of chocolate, dried fruits, eucalyptus, mint, leather, and white truffles. The palate is full-bodied and well-balanced, showcasing sturdy tannins and a pleasant acidity that contribute to its elegance and long finish. This wine is a testament to the Bussia vineyard's reputation for producing Barolos with exceptional structure and complexity. With its remarkable aging capacity, this Barolo continues to evolve, offering new layers of flavor and aroma over time.

About the grape

Nebbiolo is a red grape variety native to Italy's Piedmont region, renowned for producing Barolo wines. The name 'Nebbiolo' is believed to derive from 'nebbia,' the Italian word for fog, reflecting the misty conditions during its late October harvest. Historically, Nebbiolo has been cultivated in Piedmont since at least the 13th century, with records from 1268 mentioning a wine called 'nibiol' near Turin. In the 15th century, the grape was so esteemed that damaging a Nebbiolo vine in La Morra could result in severe penalties, including fines or even the loss of a hand. Nebbiolo's late ripening and sensitivity to soil and climate make it challenging to cultivate, but in the Bussia vineyard of Monforte d'Alba, it thrives, contributing to the production of distinguished Barolo wines.

Quick facts

• 🍇 The Bussia vineyard, located in Monforte d'Alba, is one of the most renowned sites in the Barolo region, known for producing wines with exceptional structure and complexity.
• 📅 The 1995 vintage in Barolo was considered excellent upon release, producing wines with the potential for long aging.
• 🍷 Barolo wines, including those from Bussia, are made exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape, known for its high acidity and tannins, contributing to the wine's longevity.
• 🌞 The Bussia vineyard's varied south to southwest exposure enhances the balance and complexity of the Nebbiolo grapes, contributing to the wine's distinctive character.
• 🌹 The 1995 Bussia Barolo Riccardo Soprano is noted for its exotic aromatics, including hints of truffle, rose, leather, violets, pepper, raspberry, and tar, making it a complex and delicate wine.

Palate profile

Producer

Cascina delle Rose is a family-owned winery located in Barbaresco, Italy, established in 1992 by Giovanna Rizzolio. The estate spans 5 hectares, featuring steep vineyards with calcareous soils on the Tre Stelle side and clay soils on the Rio Sordo side, producing two distinct styles of Barbaresco wines. Giovanna emphasized biodiversity and organic viticulture from the beginning, aiming to craft wines that reflect the elegance and grace of the region. Today, her sons, Davide and Riccardo Sobrino, manage the winery, continuing the family tradition of producing terroir-driven wines.