Parusso Barolo Bussia 2006 (750ML)

95 AG / 17 JR

The 2006 Barolo Bussia reveals a multitude of balsamic, mineral-infused aromas and flavors. Large-scaled and dramatic, the Bussia sweeps across the palate, showing off tons of pedigree and sheer class. The Bussia is quite a bit more backward than the Le Coste-Mosconi, and it will require considerable cellaring, but it is a beauty. Flowers, spices and minerals waft out of the glass on the sensual, ethereal finish. I also tasted the Riserva version of this wine, which wont be released for a few years. For now, let me just say the 2006 Riserva is shaping up to be an important wine in this vintage. (tasted 2010) Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Heady stuff that is quite deep - almost like a mushroom stew. Masses of presence and depth with quite a charge of tannin still. I think the fruit may eventually buckle under the weight of these quite severe tannins. - Jancis Robinson