Vigna Campo dei Buoi Barolo DOCG
REGION: Piemonte
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A Barolo D.O.C.G. only produced with grapes coming from the historical “Vigna” (vineyard) “Campo dei Buoi” (field of oxen) in Bussia, a name that comes from the past, handed down by the locals & mentioned in the purchase document of the estate signed by Luigi Arnulfo & his father.
Color: ruby red
Nose: elegant, exotically spicy, with mint notes typical of the area
Flavor/Finish: intense, persistent flavor with silky tannins & well-integrated, enveloping notes of vanilla
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Food Pairing: game meat, mature cheeses
Process: 30 months in large, 5000 liter Slavonian oak barrels, then in bottle
Serving Temperature: 65 °F
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Awards:
2013: 90 POINTS Wine Enthusiast
2012: GOLD, IWSC