Autumn is coming. Days are still warm and long but you can feel it in the air…it’s so nice sitting outside with this fresh breeze in the evening enjoying some excellent red italian wine. And what a wine!
The 2006 Barolo Bussia is one of the finest Barolos I have tasted from Prunotto in a long time.
Prunotto is an ancient producer in Piedmonte with a great tradition of making outstanding Barolo. This is the Bussia, a higher classification than the normal Barolo, from one of the greatest vintages in Piedmonte. The property was purchased by Antinori in the late 1990s and has undergone an considerable upgrade and refurbishment, both vineyard and winery. The result is outstanding wines of great depth, full body, concentration and power which will literally age indefinitely.
An intense garnet red with ruby highlights. Aromas of ripe berry fruit well fused with floral and spicy notes. Intense in flavor with sweet and ample tannins and a long aftertaste. With its structured and full-bodied character, it is an excellent match with meat and game dishes and with cheese.