ON-344721

Giacosa Fratelli Bussia Barolo 2009

Barolo (Nebbiolo) Barolo (Nebbiolo)
Piedmont, Italy

$39.95 (344721)

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October 25, 2014

Critic Reviews (3)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A fine and savoury, old school, classic Barolo from a classic house, with considerable savoury character and firm,...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

From the hills of Monforte d'Alba in Piemonte, Bussia is laid out like an amphitheater, the soil is all clay and the...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

After big expectations I was let down by some lack of energy here. It is a notably pale, mature Barolo with fairly...

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Community Reviews (1)

It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

Typically pale Barolo here, with tart sour cherry flavours, hints of faded flowers and truffles. Complex and still a bit tight, finish with crisp tannin and brisk acidity. I really think that this still needs 2-3 years to hit its peak but lovely now. Tasted Dec 2017.

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