COSTA DI BUSSIA "Vigna Campo del Gatto" 2021 - Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont - Italy
COSTA DI BUSSIA "Vigna Campo del Gatto" - Barbera d'Alba, ITALY
This wine is from their historical vineyard where frequent vine thinning lower the yields but raise the quality. Powerful impact on the senses, with jammy and vanilla notes that fill your nose. Great intensity and elegance on the palate.Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
ITALY
Piedmont
Barbera
Product Description
Description
Our historical vineyard, Campo del Gatto (Field of the Cat) is an example of how we value and regard a fundamental grape in the Piedmontese varieties.Thanks to frequent vine thinning, in order to lower the yields and raise the quality, we were able to obtain excellent results. A powerful impact on the senses, with jammy and vanilla notes that fill your nose, and a great intensity and elegance on the palate. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Pair with roasted meats and grilled meats
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Cheese
Mature cheeses
Accolades
Awards
James Suckling 93 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
“There’s a rather peculiar yet endearing note of toasted barley to the black fruit, which becomes even more prominent on the fullish palate. Good length and balance. No denying the complexity and interest here. The aroma profile may not be for everyone, but I like it a lot. Drink now.”
James Suckling 2020Wine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Barbera |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | ITALY |
| Producer | COSTA DI BUSSIA |
| Aging | 18 months in 500 litre French oak barrels |
| Alcohol | 15% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Dry, Medium-bodied, Silky Tannin |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Jamy, Red Berries, Spices |
| SKU | IT151 |
Vineyard Info
The farm Costa di Bussia was founded in 1874 by the Knight. Luigi Arnulfo who already had the intuition about the potential of his 11 hectares that make up the Estate today. They would give back great wines, especially with extremely fine Barolos. In 1890 Arnulfo shipped his wine successfully to San Francisco, a job that we have documented through letters from the Italian Swiss Agricultural Colony importer. This historical document is just one of the 200 letters found in the attic, which makes up the core of the Historical Museum of Luigi Arnulfo inside the farmhouse, telling this winery�s incredible story!
This old, fully south-facing vineyard is situated on a limestone-rich �spine�, where clay marl surface outcrops provide a harsher soil that tempers the variety�s natural vigour. As the sandy component is fairly limited here, there is a greater percentage of the clay responsible for excellent structure and richness of colour.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Our historical vineyard, Campo del Gatto (Field of the Cat) is an example of how we value and regard a fundamental grape in the Piedmontese varieties.Thanks to frequent vine thinning, in order to lower the yields and raise the quality, we were able to obtain excellent results. A powerful impact on the senses, with jammy and vanilla notes that fill your nose, and a great intensity and elegance on the palate. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Pair with roasted meats and grilled meats
-
Cheese
Mature cheeses
Awards
James Suckling 93 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
“There’s a rather peculiar yet endearing note of toasted barley to the black fruit, which becomes even more prominent on the fullish palate. Good length and balance. No denying the complexity and interest here. The aroma profile may not be for everyone, but I like it a lot. Drink now.”
James Suckling 2020| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Barbera |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | ITALY |
| Producer | COSTA DI BUSSIA |
| Aging | 18 months in 500 litre French oak barrels |
| Alcohol | 15% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Dry, Medium-bodied, Silky Tannin |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Jamy, Red Berries, Spices |
| SKU | IT151 |
The farm Costa di Bussia was founded in 1874 by the Knight. Luigi Arnulfo who already had the intuition about the potential of his 11 hectares that make up the Estate today. They would give back great wines, especially with extremely fine Barolos. In 1890 Arnulfo shipped his wine successfully to San Francisco, a job that we have documented through letters from the Italian Swiss Agricultural Colony importer. This historical document is just one of the 200 letters found in the attic, which makes up the core of the Historical Museum of Luigi Arnulfo inside the farmhouse, telling this winery�s incredible story!
This old, fully south-facing vineyard is situated on a limestone-rich �spine�, where clay marl surface outcrops provide a harsher soil that tempers the variety�s natural vigour. As the sandy component is fairly limited here, there is a greater percentage of the clay responsible for excellent structure and richness of colour.
