{"product_id":"livia-fontana-2017-barolo-riserva-bussia-docg-monforte-alba-italy","title":"Livia Fontana 2017 Barolo Riserva Bussia DOCG Piedmont Italy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"728\" data-section-id=\"1fhpq40\"\u003eLivia Fontana 2017 Barolo Riserva Bussia DOCG – Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eFew wines capture the grandeur of traditional Barolo like \u003cstrong data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eLivia Fontana 2017 Barolo Riserva Bussia DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced from one of Piedmont's most celebrated crus, this magnificent Nebbiolo is sourced exclusively from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"1033\"\u003eMunie parcel within the historic Bussia cru\u003c\/strong\u003e in Monforte d'Alba, an area renowned for producing some of Italy's longest-lived and most collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003eThe Fontana family has cultivated vineyards in the Langhe for more than \u003cstrong data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eeight generations\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining centuries of experience with meticulous vineyard management and modern precision. Today, Livia Fontana and her sons Michele and Lorenzo continue that legacy, producing elegant Barolos that faithfully express their extraordinary terroir while remaining true to traditional Piedmontese winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2055\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003eThe 2017 Riserva is crafted from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grown on the fossil-rich \u003cstrong data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003eSant'Agata marls\u003c\/strong\u003e, where southwest-facing vineyards at approximately 300 meters above sea level produce grapes of remarkable concentration and finesse. Following a slow fermentation and extended skin maceration, the wine matures between \u003cstrong data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003e30 and 53 months in large traditional oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by additional bottle aging in the estate's underground cellars before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2174\" data-start=\"2057\"\u003eThe result is a profound Barolo that combines remarkable structure, aromatic complexity, and extraordinary longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2181\" data-section-id=\"1y9spqs\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2199\"\u003eDeep garnet-ruby in color, the bouquet is wonderfully complex, opening with aromas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2407\" data-start=\"2285\"\u003edark cherry, dried rose petals, wild berries, cocoa bean, juniper, roasted coffee, leather, tobacco, and crushed herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, intertwined with earthy mineral nuances characteristic of the Bussia cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2860\" data-start=\"2484\"\u003eThe palate is powerful yet beautifully refined, offering layers of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2643\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003eblack cherry, raspberry preserves, licorice, espresso, baking spices, cedar, and truffle\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by firm yet polished Nebbiolo tannins. Vibrant acidity provides freshness and precision, while the exceptionally long finish reveals lingering notes of cocoa, balsamic herbs, crushed stone, and dried flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2862\"\u003eThis is a classic Barolo Riserva built for both immediate enjoyment with decanting and decades of graceful evolution in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Livia Fontana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3024\"\u003eThe Livia Fontana estate represents one of the historic families of Barolo, with over \u003cstrong data-end=\"3148\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003e200 years of continuous winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Langhe. Now led by the eighth generation, the estate remains deeply committed to traditional viticulture while embracing thoughtful innovation where it enhances quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3557\" data-start=\"3327\"\u003eEvery vineyard is farmed with extraordinary attention to detail, grapes are harvested entirely by hand, and the wines are aged patiently according to the timeless traditions that have made Barolo one of the world's greatest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003eThe family's vineyards in \u003cstrong data-end=\"3595\" data-start=\"3585\"\u003eBussia\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently produce wines celebrated for their elegance, longevity, and unmistakable sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3731\" data-start=\"3704\" data-section-id=\"d1c3cc\"\u003eThe Legendary Bussia Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3995\" data-start=\"3733\"\u003eAmong Barolo's greatest vineyards, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3778\" data-start=\"3768\"\u003eBussia\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered one of the appellation's Grand Crus. Located within the commune of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3879\" data-start=\"3860\"\u003eMonforte d'Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e, its fossil-rich clay and limestone marls produce Nebbiolo of exceptional depth, aromatic intensity, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4210\" data-start=\"3997\"\u003eThe Munie parcel, where Livia Fontana's vines are planted, enjoys ideal southwest exposure and mineral-rich soils that create Barolos known for their rich fruit, powerful structure, and remarkable aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4230\" data-start=\"4217\" data-section-id=\"1ly5eev\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4555\" data-start=\"4232\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4247\" data-start=\"4232\" data-section-id=\"1aiirea\"\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4275\" data-start=\"4248\" data-section-id=\"y9j0aa\"\u003eSingle Cru Bussia (Munie)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4293\" data-start=\"4276\" data-section-id=\"dhn1wj\"\u003eMonforte d'Alba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4310\" data-start=\"4294\" data-section-id=\"8tkftx\"\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4335\" data-start=\"4311\" data-section-id=\"18wofjn\"\u003eManual grape selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4373\" data-start=\"4336\" data-section-id=\"8z6xz1\"\u003eTemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4407\" data-start=\"4374\" data-section-id=\"1cdfbtn\"\u003eApproximately 20-day maceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4458\" data-start=\"4408\" data-section-id=\"slad6\"\u003eAged 30–53 months in traditional large oak botti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4499\" data-start=\"4459\" data-section-id=\"11rz17n\"\u003eAdditional bottle aging before release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4555\" data-start=\"4500\" data-section-id=\"1cyrp54\"\u003eProduced according to Barolo Riserva DOCG 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