Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo Bussia 2018
Overview
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Ruby-red almost-garnet color, with a flowery, rich and expansive nose. The taste is well-balanced, mature, deep and tannic, with a long finish. This wine is excellent for drinking from an early age. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
The grapes for this wine come from south and southwest-facing vineyards that are between 5 and 18 years old, at approximately 300 to 350 yards in altitude. The terroir is marly, white tufa in the Visette (Bussia) area, near the village of Monforte d’Alba. Masceration on skins takes place over ten days at controlled temperatures, with natural fermentation taking place using native yeasts. The wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months, with a further aging of six months in the bottle at a controlled temperature.
Serving Hints
A great accompaniment to red and white meats, first courses, simple dishes and various cheeses..
The grapes for this wine come from south and southwest-facing vineyards that are between 5 and 18 years old, at approximately 300 to 350 yards in altitude. The terroir is marly, white tufa in the Visette (Bussia) area, near the village of Monforte d’Alba. Masceration on skins takes place over ten days at controlled temperatures, with natural fermentation taking place using native yeasts. The wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months, with a further aging of six months in the bottle at a controlled temperature.
Serving Hints
A great accompaniment to red and white meats, first courses, simple dishes and various cheeses..
Producer: Attilio Ghisolfi
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Wine Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 6.18 G/L
Residual Sugar: 0.54 G/L
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Wine Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 6.18 G/L
Residual Sugar: 0.54 G/L
Press Highlights
2019: 92 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Mar 20242018: 93 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, June/July 2022
2018: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Oct 2022
2017: 95 Pts - Wine Spectator, Sept 2021
2017: 94 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2021
2017: 94 Pts - James Suckling, June 2021
2016: 94 Pts - James Suckling, Aug 2020
2016: 92 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Sept 2020
2015: 95 Pts - Wine Spectator, Feb 2020
2014: 90 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2018
2013: 95 Pts 'Cellar Selection' - Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2018
2012: 94 Pts - Wine Spectator, Dec 2016
2012: 92 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2016
2011: 94 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2015
2010: 93 Pts - Wine Spectator Insider, Oct 2014
2010: 88 Pts - 'Best Buy' Wine & Spirits, Dec 2014
2009: 94 Pts - Wine Spectator, Feb 2014
2008: 93 Pts - Wine Spectator, Feb 2013
2007: 93 Pts - Wine Spectator, Nov 2011