Arnaldo Rivera

Barolo DOCG Bussia 2018

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100% Nebbiolo from the top Bussia site, 32 months in wooden barrels. Plum, pickled cherry, rose blossom, and licorice. Present tannin, lively acidity, extremely long finish. Serve with wild boar ragù or aged Castelmagno.

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Barolo DOCG Bussia 2018

Bussia is considered one of the great single vineyards of Piedmont — and this Barolo from Arnaldo Rivera shows why. Two southwest-facing plots at an altitude of around 400 meters provide 100% Nebbiolo, which develops a depth after about 32 months of aging in wooden barrels that you recognize immediately in the glass.

In the glass, it glows in a transparent ruby red with orange reflections — a typical sign of classically aged Nebbiolo. The nose shows plum, pickled cherries, rose blossom, and licorice. On the palate, there is present yet finely integrated tannin, lively acidity, and a dense, elegant structure. The finish lasts a long time — a very long time.

This Barolo needs time in the glass: decant for at least two hours so that it opens up completely. Serving temperature: 17–18 °C. Classic companions are goose leg, wild boar ragù, or aged Castelmagno. For those who prefer to leave the bottle unopened, be advised: the aging potential is considerable. Delivery is in a 6-bottle wooden crate.

Origin Italy
Alcohol 15 % Vol.
Volume 0,75 l
Country of Origin Italy
Vintage 2019
Alcohol Content 15 % Vol.
Residual Sugar 0 g/l

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