1999 Barolo Bussia Soprana
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Medium ruby. The 1999 Bussia displays an attractive, floral nose along with delicate suggestions of menthol, licorice, tobacco, tar and sweet fruit with excellent length in a soft, accessible style. The more advanced flavors indicate this wine has entered its early maturity and with some air it is enjoyable today. In the past I have found this wine to be at the peak of its expression between ages 10 and 15.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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(the Conterno '99 Barolos were bottled this past August) Medium red. Plum, redcurrant, smoke, minerals and tobacco on the nose. Very ripe, sweet and layered; consistent from start to finish. Superb vinosity gives this superb delineation and thrust. Offers impressive spine for a Barolo normale Finishes with serious, firm tannins and terrific length.