Cesare Bussolo Barbera Santa Lucia 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cesare Bussolo
Label Name:
 
Barbera Santa Lucia
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont / La Morra (Barbera d'Alba)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Barbera
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-15°C

Awards/Ratings
consistently recommended by specialty merchants and retailers in Europe

Tasting Note
Bright dark-cherry and plum with red-berry fruit, herbal spice and subtle oak. Vibrant acidity, soft tannins and a medium-long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: pasta al ragù, grilled red meats, roasted vegetables, aged Pecorino or Parmigiano. Asian: char siu, Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, teriyaki chicken, spicy Sichuan or Cantonese roast pork.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts; spontaneous malolactic fermentation; aged ~12 months in used barriques/tonneaux; minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Cesare Bussolo in La Morra; vineyard replanted to ~8000 plants/ha, organic practices and very low yields (≈1 kg/plant). Bussolo trained with Roberto Voerzio.