Fogliati – Barolo Bussia – 2016

The Fogliati winery is one of the new discoveries in the Langa wine scene. Although it is a relatively young winery, it actually has a 100-year history behind it. The family has always had vineyards between the area of Bussia di Monforte and Pugnane di Castiglione Falletto, but never managed directly, but left in the care of prestigious Barolo wineries. The turning point came in 2010 thanks to the two grandchildren Annalisa and Guido, driven by enthusiasm and the desire to try to make unique and more than anything else give an identity to the family’s historic vineyards, starting to get their hands on the vineyards of about 70 years old and try to make wine from a few thousand bottles of Nebbiolo and Barolo. Motivation, clear ideas, maniacal care of the vineyards and respect for the wines by adopting a traditional style in the cellar. Classy, fine, silky, perfumed wines, pure expression of terroir with well-defined tannins without being too heavy. Interesting discovery!
Barolo Bussia was produced for the first time in 2016, not by chance this vintage, considered one of the greatest ever, was chosen. Clay soils, 70-year-old vines, only 3,000 bottles produced and vinified in large oak barrels for 30 months. The result is a high-end wine, not only the child of a remarkable vintage, but the result of qualitative work of extreme research and commitment.

• Producer: Fogliati
• Name: Barolo Bussia
• Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
• Vintage: 2016
• Alcohol Content: 14,5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Production: 3500 bottles

Productive Notes: Long maceration on the skins. Aging for 30 months in large oak barrels plus 6 months in the bottle.