Though Cesare Bussolo’s star is rising, you may not yet have heard of him. Barolo collectors will, though, almost certainly have heard of his mentor and sometimes partner, Piemonte legend Roberto Voerzio, who Cesare has worked with since 2007. 

Cesare, born and raised in La Morra and a graduate of the Alba Wine School, bought his own land in 2009 and leases some of Voerzio’s as well. He farms similarly to his mentor, with high density plantings, extremely low yields, and organic practices. His wine is produced in Roberto’s cellar, with minimal intervention. 

La Serra, on the southern side of La Morra, is a black sand soil, rich in stones and fossils at 350 meters above sea level. Serious and beautiful in its youth, it will gain even more warmth and depth with age. Cesare believes 25 to 30 years of cellaring is possible. Today, you’ll find notes of black cherry, river rock, violet leaf, ground venison, and freshly-rained-upon rosebush. Taut and muscular, with palpable energy and potential.