2006 Barolo Bussia
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Heady stuff that is quite deep – almost like a mushroom stew. Masses of presence and depth with quite a charge of tannin still. I think the fruit may eventually buckle under the weight of these quite severe tannins. (JR)
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The Wine Advocate
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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Earth, forest floor, slight vegetal tones, dry cherries, spice, slate, dark chocolate. Satisfying acid and tannin balance. Super. (RH)
Monforte d'Alba. Deep ruby, small orange-tinged rim. Roast aromas, notes of cassis liqueur, walnut – very unusual, intriguing. Drying oak tannins at this stage, finish comes in waves. (WS)
The 2006 Barolo Bussia reveals a multitude of balsamic, mineral-infused aromas and flavors. Large-scaled and dramatic, the Bussia sweeps across the palate, showing off tons of pedigree and sheer class. The Bussia is quite a bit more backward than the Le Coste-Mosconi, and it will require considerable cellaring, but it is a beauty. Flowers, spices and minerals waft out of the glass on the sensual, ethereal finish. I also tasted the Riserva version of this wine, which won't be released for a few years. For now, let me just say the 2006 Riserva is shaping up to be an important wine in this vintage.