Barolo 'Bussia' Luigi Einaudi 2022
The Bussia by Luigi Einaudi is a Barolo of great structure and elegance, aged for over 30 months in large barrels and in bottle. The intense color between ruby and garnet accompanies a bouquet of forest fruits and ripe pomegranate, blooming pink and purple roses, with spicy and balsamic notes. The sip evolves with lightness and mineral depth, with a persistent and silky finish.
The Barolo Bussia by Luigi Einaudi is one of the flagship labels of this historic winery in the Langhe. As per tradition, it is made with pure Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the vineyards of the Bussia cru, one of the most prestigious and highly regarded in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba. This is a very classic version of Barolo, which, true to the oldest traditions of the area, involves long aging in large barrels. As is customary in the Bussia area, it is a red wine that combines elegance and significant structure, with deep and complex aromas that provide a remarkable taste persistence.
The Bussia is a great expression of the Langhe territory produced by one of the most famous names in the Barolo denomination. The Luigi Einaudi winery manages some particularly valuable vineyards in different areas of the territory and has been producing wines with a typically traditional face for centuries. The estate covers 145 hectares, of which only about forty are cultivated with vineyards, with some parcels in some of the most highly regarded crus in the entire Langhe territory. The extraordinary quality of the grapes from the Bussia area allows for the production of a high-end label dedicated to those who love characterful Barolo, destined for long aging. It is a splendid expression of the territory, which thanks to a classic and meticulous production process, returns the timeless charm of a great cru.
to create a high-end label dedicated to those who love characterful Barolo, destined for long aging. It is a splendid expression of the territory, which thanks to a classic and meticulous production process, returns the timeless charm of a great cru.The Barolo Bussia wine from the renowned Luigi Einaudi winery is the result of the company's most recent acquisition, which now also has a vineyard of about 6 hectares in this cru. The calcareous-clay marls of the area give the wines richness, structure, and great longevity, with tertiary evolutions of extreme elegance. The vineyard is located at an altitude of 300-350 meters, with a south and southwest exposure. Fermentation takes place in steel and concrete tanks at a controlled temperature of about 30 °C and with a maceration on the skins of 3 weeks. The wine matures in large oak barrels for 30 months and completes the aging with 6 months in the bottle. It presents an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. The olfactory profile recalls the scents of violet, dried rose petals, aromas of small red berry fruits, and delicate spicy notes.spicy. On the palate, it has a good structure, with well-integrated tannins in the body of the wine and complex, elegant, and deep aromas. The finish is long, fresh, and mineral.