๐ท Marrone Barolo Bussia DOCG 2017 is a dry red wine from Piedmont, Italy, made entirely from Nebbiolo. Bussia is the named vineyard area in Monforte dโAlba that gives this bottling its identity. Produced by Agricola Gian Piero Marrone, the 2017 vintage comes in a 750 ml bottle at 14.5% alcohol.
The 2017 wine shows a deep, layered character. The importerโs vintage notes describe violet, berry and cherry aromas, with menthol, liquorice and leather nuances. The palate is full-bodied, combining intensity with finesse and a very long finish. Wine Enthusiast awarded this exact vintage 91 points in its December 2021 issue, describing dark berries, spice, orange zest and fine-grained tannins.
The producerโs technical notes describe hand harvesting and careful sorting of healthy, ripe grapes before fermentation. The wine develops in wood for 30 months, with batonnage on fine lees during the first ten months. It then rests in bottle for at least six months before release. These stages give a clear picture of the patient cellar work behind this Bussia bottling.
๐ฝ๏ธ For serving Marrone Barolo Bussia DOCG, we suggest 18โ20ยฐC and gentle decanting. Taste a small glass first and let the bouquet open gradually. Pairing suggestions include braised beef, roast lamb, mushroom risotto and aged cheese. A wide red wine glass provides room for the aromas, while a meal with rich savoury flavours complements the wineโs structure. Store away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Contains sulphites.
Key Details
- ๐ญ Producer: Agricola Gian Piero Marrone
- ๐ Country: Italy
- ๐ Region: Piedmont; Bussia, Monforte dโAlba
- ๐ Appellation: Barolo DOCG
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Vintage: 2017
- ๐ Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
- ๐ท Type: Dry red wine
- ๐จ Colour: Ruby red with garnet reflections
- ๐ฅ Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
- ๐ Volume: 750 ml
- ๐ Aroma: Violet, berries, cherry, liquorice, leather
- ๐ Taste: Full-bodied, structured, fine-grained tannins
- ๐ Finish: Very long
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Maturation: 30 months in wood; at least 6 months in bottle
- ๐ก๏ธ Serving suggestion: 18โ20ยฐC; gentle decanting
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Pairing suggestions: Braised beef, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheese
- ๐ Rating: Wine Enthusiast: 91 points (2021; vintage 2017)
- โ ๏ธ Allergens: Contains sulphites
