Italy

Barolo Bussia

Medium

Cork

During the first few years following Antinori's acquisition of Prunotto, Beppe Colla’s acolyte Danilo Drocco was at the winemaking helm. He was a fan of this cool, late-harvest vintage. Surprisingly ruby in colour, it is still rather sullen on the nose. Subtle hints of hazelnut, chestnut and smoke emerge, and that brooding character continues with austere flavours suggestive of black tea. The commanding tannins are rigid and a bit hard-edged but it yields somewhat on the finish, trailing off with ash and camphor. I am not sure this will ever be completely harmonious. Drink over the coming years with a hearty braise.

Nebbiolo

Prunotto, Barolo Bussia, Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 1996

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During the first few years following Antinori's acquisition of Prunotto, Beppe Colla’s acolyte Danilo Drocco was at the winemaki

Oaked

Prunotto, Barolo Bussia, Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy 1996

75cl

Michaela Morris

Prunotto

Piedmont

Prunotto, Barolo Bussia, Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont, 1996

Still

Prunotto, Barolo Bussia, Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy 1996

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