{"product_id":"prunotto-barolo-bussia-vigna-colonnello-riserva-2016","title":"Prunotto Barolo Bussia Vigna Colonnello Riserva 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrunotto's Barolo Bussia Vigna Colonnello Riserva is a still red wine with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG) made from Nebbiolo grapes, aged in oak barrels, which embodies the deep and structured style of the great Piedmontese reserves. To the eye, it presents a garnet ruby red colour, anticipating a complex bouquet characterised by notes of exotic spices, dried flowers and hints of forest floor. On the palate, it reveals an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003etaste concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by \u003cstrong\u003efine, sweet tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that are enveloping and silky. The sip concludes with a long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is born in the heart of the Barolo area, specifically in the Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont. The grapes come from a single hectare, the Colonnello Vineyard, which enjoys an ideal west and south-west exposure. The identity of this territory is sculpted by its particular \u003cstrong\u003egeological composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: a harmonious encounter between \u003cstrong\u003eTortonian soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives finesse and aromatic elegance, and \u003cstrong\u003eSerravallian soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides structure and power. This synergy between the different subsoil matrices gives the wine a territorial profile of exceptional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the crushing of the grapes and partial de-stemming, followed by maceration in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about seven days. After malolactic fermentation, which concludes before the end of winter, the wine embarks on a long ageing process. Maturation begins with eighteen months of resting in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, fundamental for aromatic balance. Subsequently, the wine stays for twenty-four months in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the purity of the fruit, completing its cycle with a further \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e of two years before being released onto the market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prestigious Riserva originates from a single hectare located in the Bussia cru, in Monforte d’Alba, celebrating the perfect encounter between two exceptional terroirs. The gustatory harmony arises from the \u003cstrong\u003eTortonian soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, which bestows a rare elegance, combined with the extraordinary structure and power of the \u003cstrong\u003eSerravallian terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2016 vintage of this \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Bussia DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e has won over global critics, achieving ratings of absolute excellence from Robert Parker and James Suckling, as well as the highest accolades from Veronelli, Bibenda and Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Prunotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44541556293803,"sku":"40480","price":197.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/prunotto-barolo-bussia-vigna-colonnello-riserva-2016_40480_1.jpg?v=1760580733","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/prunotto-barolo-bussia-vigna-colonnello-riserva-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}