2011 Barolo Bussia
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Tasted blind. Monforte d’Alba. Mid ruby with narrow orange rim. Quite closed on the nose with malty notes. Intense and a little sweet on the palate and quite closed. Big finish with plenty of chewy tannins. Still very embryonic, and needs much more age. (WS)
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James Suckling
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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Montforte d'Alba. Sweet and inviting red plums and perhaps the merest hint of coffee. Earthy, spicy and already lots going on. Deep, thick but smooth tannins. Very finely textured. Super dry but not drying. Not as long as some. (JH)
The 2011 Barolo Bussia offers plenty of immediacy, with plum, sweet red cherry, vanillin, sweet flowers and mint notes that are all pushed forward. In this range, the Bussia comes across as a bit oaky, with elevated alcohol and slightly volatile notes that detract from its overall balance.
Cassis character that resembles Bordeaux more than their other cuvées. Smoky palate, and abundant tannin – firm and furry but balanced by generous fruit and bright acid. Almost confected on the finish – stylish but perhaps atypical for the classic Barolo model. (RH)