{"product_id":"prunotto-barolo-bussia-2016","title":"Prunotto Barolo Bussia 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eType of wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Bussia\u003c\/strong\u003e by Prunotto is a still red wine with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin, produced in Piedmont exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. Aged in oak barrels, it presents itself in the glass with an intense garnet colour, enriched by clear ruby reflections. The aromatic profile intertwines scents of ripe-fleshed fruit with delicate floral and spicy notes, giving life to a complex bouquet. On the palate, it shows a full structure, supported by \u003cstrong\u003esilky\u003c\/strong\u003e and sweet tannins that accompany the sip towards a long, harmonious, and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the famous \u003cstrong\u003eBussia sub-zone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cru located in the Alba area of Piedmont. The vineyards extend at an altitude of approximately 350 metres, benefiting from an optimal south and south-west exposure that ensures the perfect ripening of the clusters. The vine roots sink into \u003cstrong\u003esoils of Tortonian origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by the famous Sant’Agata fossil marls. This peculiar composition, which alternates compact calcareous clays with \u003cstrong\u003esandy\u003c\/strong\u003e and silty layers, gives the wine its marked chromatic intensity and deep flavour complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eselection of the grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by the destemming and crushing phases. Maceration on the skins lasts from eight to fifteen days at a controlled temperature, promoting a balanced extraction. Malolactic fermentation is completed before the end of winter, lending greater smoothness to the structure. Subsequently, the wine matures for twenty-four months, partly in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and partly in second-passage barrels; an ageing process that concludes with a further year of resting in the bottle to achieve its \u003cstrong\u003estructured elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBussia cru\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a milestone for the Antinori family's Prunotto winery: it was indeed the first single-vineyard Barolo produced by the estate, appearing on the label since 1961. The magnificent 2016 vintage has received significant recognition, including 5 Grappoli Bibenda, 93 Vinous points and 94 points from James Suckling and Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Prunotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44536002576555,"sku":"23841","price":889.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/prunotto-barolo-bussia-2016_23841_1.jpg?v=1761012899","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/prunotto-barolo-bussia-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}