2010 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia
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Mid intensity of autumn leaves. Really firm, gripping palate but with extraordinary intensity of ripe fruit. Barolo on steroids! Very dry but not drying finish. Intense. (JR)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2010 Barolo Bussia is a gorgeous expression that hits all the high notes, both in terms of bouquet and mouthfeel. The nose is redolent of pressed cherries, tar, licorice, crushed granite and chopped mint. It offers the special characteristics that are so forth coming with the Nebbiolo grape. The wine caresses the palate with a fine and enduring sense of freshness and structure. The 2010 vintage is a stunner. Drink: 2016-2028. Importer: Massanois Imports, www.massanois.com
This really elegant and refined with super-fine tannins and a pretty finish. Medium to full body. Fresh finish. Very mineral. Better in 2017
Monforte d’Alba. Palish ruby, and so much lighter than the Cigala. Fine, almost cool nose of leafy cherry fruit and spice. fragrant cherry and strawberry fruit palate that is not sweet at all. A little closed and tannic on the finish, and much less impact on the palate than the Cigala. More classic and still needs some time. Complex finish. This stuff grows on you. Stylistically very different from Cigala. (WS)