2023 Giacosa Fratelli Barbera d'Alba Bussia
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FRESH. FLAVORFUL. CLEAN.
WINE OVERVIEW
The Bussia cru is usually reserved for more premium Barolo, making this a unique and high quality Barbera.
TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby red in color. The subtle oak aging enhances the complexity while maintaining fruity aromas of black currant and berries with notes of spice and tobacco. Balanced and expressive with great acidity.
EAT WITH
A perfect match with legume soups, roasted or braised meats, pork, poultry or spicy cheeses.
TECH INFO
Located in the sub-area of Bussia in the grounds of Cascina Canavere in Monforte d'Alba (the heart of the Barolo production area). The vineyards are south-east oriented with guyot cultivation.
Organically farmed vineyards.
Soil: Marine sedimentation and muddy currents on marlstone, rich in iron.
Fermentation: Grapes are harvested by hand. Fermentation with the skins on in stainless steel for 30 days.
Aging: Aged in large casks (60hl) for 8-12 months. A wine that can mature for several years.
Grape: 100% Barbera
Elevation: 1240-1345 feet
Alcohol: 14.5%
More about Giacosa Fratelli
From father to son to brothers to cousins, four generations of the Giacosa family have passed down their talent from making fascinating red wines in the Langhe region. Founder Giuseppe was the only one of four brothers in the late 1890s to work the land, a passion then shared by his son, Leone, who nurtured Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto at the Neive estate. Expansions since the 1960s into prime Barolo and Barbaresco areas increased their range.
Today, cousins Maurizio and Paolo manage 50 hectares and produce 800,000 bottles per year.