2006 Barolo Bussia
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The 2006 Barolo Bussia is one of the finest Barolos I have tasted from Prunotto in a long time. This shows superb richness and depth in a powerful, seductive style that captures the essence of Bussia, one of Piedmont's top sites. The rich, textured dark fruit flows through effortlessly to the round, sensual finish. It's great to see this historic house making wines of this level once again.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2006 Barolo Bussia is one of the finest Barolos I have tasted from Prunotto in a long time. It shows superb richness and depth in a powerful, seductive style that captures the essence of Bussia, one of Piedmont’s top sites. The rich, textured dark fruit flows through effortlessly to the round, sensual finish. It’s great to see this historic house making wines of this level once again. Anticipated maturity: 2021-2036. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620
Monforte d'Alba. Deep-centred ruby with broad garnet rim. Very sexy, almost nutty notes. Initial rich, sweet fruit impression swiftly followed by drying tannin. Finish shows good concentration and length without being multilayered at this stage. (WS)
Medium red. Reticent aromas of currant, cherry, red rose and tobacco. Richer, bigger and sweeter than the normale but less open initially. Aeration reveals a wine with superb stuffing and depth, and more of all the key components, including sheer material to buffer its tannins. Finishes sweet and long, with wonderfully suave tannins and lingering perfume.
About the producer
Founded in 1904 as Cantina Sociale "Ai Vini delle Langhe", Prunotto lies between Barolo and Barbaresco in the heart of the Langhe. Now part of the Antinori family of estates, it crafts terroir-driven wines that showcase the region's finest vineyard sites.