Fontana Livia
Barolo Bussia Riserva 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged between 30 and 53 months in traditional oak barrels, followed by maturation in bottle in an underground cellar with controlled temperature and humidity until release for sale. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Nebbiolo, Barolo DOCG Bussia Riserva 2019 vintage
- Bussia territory: Monforte d’Alba, 300 metres, south-west exposure, Sant’Agata marl
- Vinification: selection of grapes, gentle pressing, fermentation in steel, 20-day maceration
- Extended ageing: 30-53 months in traditional oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing
- Profile and serving: notes of cinchona, cocoa and coffee; 14.5% vol; serve at 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Bussia Riserva by Livia Fontana is a still red wine made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. A true expression of the Barolo area, it demonstrates an extraordinary capacity for long ageing. Its character is defined by meticulous vinification and slow maturation in oak barrels, which give it an elegant and persistent profile, ideal for accompanying rich meat-based dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Monforte d’Alba, in the prestigious Bussia area. The vineyards, situated at three hundred metres above sea level, benefit from a south-west exposure that ensures consistent ripening. The soil consists of fossil marl from Sant’Agata and sand, a soil profile that gives the wine a solid tannic structure and an unmistakable territorial identity. Visually, it stands out for its intense red colour, with shades ranging from ruby to garnet.
How it is produced
Harvesting is done by hand in mid-October, followed by a strict selection of the grapes and gentle pressing. Fermentation in steel includes pumping over and a twenty-day maceration, essential for proper phenolic extraction. Ageing continues in oak barrels for several months, before a final maturation in underground cellars. The aromatic profile reveals complex notes of cinchona, cocoa beans, juniper and roasted coffee, while the palate is characterised by a full body and firm tannins, with a soft and persistent finish.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo D.O.C.G. Bussia Riserva 2019 by Livia Fontana is an oenological excellence originating from the prestigious lands of Monforte d’Alba. The Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated with an ideal south-west exposure on the historic fossil marls of Sant’Agata, give rise to a wine of immense complexity. The ageing process, which lasts from 30 to 53 months in traditional oak barrels, ensures extraordinary elegance, celebrated by the prestigious 96 points from Falstaff. A formidable collector’s label, capable of evolving masterfully in the cellar for up to twenty years.
Awards
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Michele Fumero Fontana
- Bottles produced: 60.000
- Hectares: 10
The Livia Fontana winery is a rare case in which business and family blend together blurring the boundaries of both, becoming an example of how the convergence of objectives makes the family united and the company successful. The winery is managed by Livia Fontana and her two sons, Michele and Lorenzo, who have been preceded by seven generations of the Fontana family. Each with their own roles brings energy, enthusiasm, competence and passion. The result is excellent wines that are appreciated throughout the world for the way in which tradition and new technologies merge in products of very high quality. Read more
| Name | Livia Fontana Barolo Bussia Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fontana Livia |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barolo D.O.C.G. Bussia Riserva 2019 by Livia Fontana is an oenological excellence originating from the prestigious lands of Monforte d’Alba. The Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated with an ideal south-west exposure on the historic fossil marls of Sant’Agata, give rise to a wine of immense complexity. The ageing process, which lasts from 30 to 53 months in traditional oak barrels, ensures extraordinary elegance, celebrated by the prestigious 96 points from Falstaff. A formidable collector’s label, capable of evolving masterfully in the cellar for up to twenty years. |
| Origin | Monforte d'Alba |
| Soil composition | Sant'Agata fossil marls with presence of sand |
| Harvest | Around mid-October |
| Production technique | Selection of the grapes on a vibrating table, gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over and délestage; maceration for about 20 days; ageing in traditional oak barrels followed by further ageing in bottles in an underground cellar at controlled temperature and humidity. |
| Wine making | Selection of the grapes on a vibrating table, gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over and délestage. Maceration for about 20 days. |
| Aging | Aged between 30 and 53 months in traditional oak barrels, followed by maturation in bottle in an underground cellar with controlled temperature and humidity until release for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |