{"product_id":"livia-fontana-2017-barolo-riserva-bussia-docg-piedmont-italy","title":"Livia Fontana 2017 Barolo Riserva Bussia DOCG Piedmont Italy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLivia Fontana 2017 Barolo Riserva Bussia DOCG Piedmont Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points Italy’s Finest Wines • 95 Points Falstaff • 94 Points James Sucklng • 94 Points DoctorWine • 94 Points I Vini di Veronelli • 93 Points Decanter • 92 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLivia Fontana 2017 Barolo Riserva Bussia DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful, traditional Barolo from the \u003cstrong\u003eBussia cru in Monforte d’Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the Langhe’s most celebrated vineyard sites. The estate’s vines are located in the \u003cstrong\u003eMunie section of Bussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, on southwest-facing slopes around 300 meters in elevation. The vineyard’s clay-rich marls contribute to a Barolo known for fruit intensity, structure, pronounced tannins, and exceptional longevity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine displays a complex bouquet of \u003cstrong\u003erose, wild berries, cocoa, juniper, coffee, tobacco, and savory herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate is broad and powerful, with firm yet polished tannins, vibrant acidity, layered dark fruit, spice, and a remarkably persistent finish. Falstaff awarded the 2017 \u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting its fragrant raspberry and rose-petal character and beautifully integrated tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Riserva receives extended traditional aging, with the estate aging the wine for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e53 months in large oak casks followed by additional bottle aging\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. The result is a classic, cellar-worthy Barolo with both immediate complexity and substantial aging potential. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Livia Fontana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barolo DOCG Riserva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCru:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bussia – Munie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional, powerful, structured, age-worthy Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested Nebbiolo is carefully selected and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with approximately 20 days of maceration, followed by extended aging in traditional large oak casks and bottle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with \u003cstrong\u003ebraised beef, wild boar, roasted meats, beef ribs, Barolo-braised dishes, game, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Overstock Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199631618135,"sku":"LiviaFontana17BaroloRiservaBussia","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/5877\/9735\/files\/0verstockcellars.com-livia-fontana-2017-barolo-riserva-bussia-docg-piedmont-italy.png?v=1788492947","url":"https:\/\/overstockcellars.com\/products\/livia-fontana-2017-barolo-riserva-bussia-docg-piedmont-italy","provider":"OverstockCellars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}