Cesare Bussolo Barbera d'Alba Roscaleto 2020 750mL is a single-vineyard Barbera d'Alba from the Roscaleto site worked by Cesare Bussolo in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. Barbera d'Alba carries more structure and depth than Barbera d'Asti from the same grape.
From the Producer
Cesare Bussolo is a small, family-run estate based in La Morra, in the Barolo production zone of Piedmont. The estate works roughly six hectares of vines across the Langhe hills, producing Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. Roscaleto is a single-vineyard Barbera d'Alba from old vines on calcareous-clay soils, fermented in stainless steel to preserve Barbera's natural freshness and aged in large Slavonian oak botti for gentle micro-oxygenation without oak flavour. Cesare Bussolo's Barbera d'Alba is one of the recognised single-site expressions from the La Morra area. Sources: Cesare Bussolo (cesarebussolo.com) and Italian Wine Central's Barbera d'Alba appellation profile.
Tasting Profile
- Appearance: Bright ruby with violet highlights.
- Nose: Sour cherry, plum and rose petal with a hint of spice.
- Palate: Medium-bodied, fresh acidity, fine tannin.
- Finish: Clean, fruit-driven and food-friendly.
Best For
Collectors of Piedmont Barbera, trattoria-style dinners, and pairings with salumi, agnolotti or roasted red meats.
Why Solera Hong Kong
Solera is the Hong Kong destination for small-production Piedmont reds, with Sheung Wan pickup for cellared bottles of Cesare Bussolo.
Product Details
Producer: Cesare Bussolo
Cuvée: Barbera d'Alba Roscaleto
Appellation: Barbera d'Alba DOC
Country: Italy
Region: La Morra, Langhe, Piedmont
Vintage: 2020
Grape: Barbera
Oak: Large Slavonian botti
Format: 750mL
