2016 Ceretto Barolo Bussia

The 2016 Barolo Bussia is explosive, vibrant and full of energy. Bright saline notes give the Barolo Bussia great tension and sheer drive. Deceptively medium in body the Bussia is also incredibly distinctive. Its rich, vivid flavors are so finely sculpted. In this range, the Bussia is distinguished by its mid-palate sweetness and that creaminess that is so common in the best Bussia Barolos. I love the vibrancy here. 94+ points

Castiglione Falletto. Just mid ruby. All minerals and stones on the nose and with subtle but ripe fruit underneath. Very subtle, long and tight and very elegant at the same time. Beautiful, firm but polished tannins. 17.5 points

Aromas of scorched earth, French oak and menthol lead the way along with a whiff of blue flower. On the structured palate, notes of cocoa, vanilla and licorice accent a core of dried black cherry before an espresso finish. Assertive close-grained tannins provide the backbone a firm, mouth-drying finish. Drink 2026–2036. 92 points