The estate’s flagship, made only from their oldest Nebbiolo, vines planted in 1946 and 1947 in the Dardi section of Bussia. Bussia tends toward deep colour and rich, dark fruit, with a tannic structure that’s firm without the harder edge found in Barolo from the south side of Monforte or from Serralunga, a style that ages beautifully but is also approachable relatively young. Fermented 30 to 35 days in stainless steel, then aged five full years in large Slavonian oak botti, a full extra year beyond the base Barolo, before a further year in bottle. That extra time in wood softens the tannin further and lets the fruit turn from primary to something deeper and more savoury. 2019 was a classically balanced Langhe vintage, and the result is a Riserva showing tobacco, dried violet and orchard fruit, with a still-firm tannic structure built for further ageing.