COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Amalia Cascina in Langa srl.
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Amalia Barolo Bussia 2018 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The grapes are sourced from the renowned Bussia cru in Monforte d'Alba, a site recognized for producing powerful and long-lived Barolos. Amalia Cascina in Langa srl, established in 2003 by the Boffa family, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of the Langhe with respect for tradition and the environment. The winery has been in conversion to organic agriculture since 2019. The Bussia cru is characterized by clay-marl and sandstone-marl soils, with vineyards typically situated at elevations between 280-300 meters and an east-facing exposure.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€57
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bussia is one of the first officially recognized 'crus' in Barolo.
Fact 02
The Boffa family began their organic conversion in 2019.
Fact 03
Nebbiolo grapes are known for their high tannins and acidity.
Fact 04
Barolo wines are often referred to as the 'King of Wines'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Amalia Barolo Bussia 2018 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation involves maceration of the skins for approximately 10 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. The wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, with some producers utilizing a combination of new and seasoned barrels. This is often followed by further aging in larger Slavonian or French oak casks, such as 16 hectoliter French oak barrels or 5000-liter Slavonian oak barrels. Harvests are manual, with careful selection of grapes in both the vineyard and the cellar.
