2018 Barolo Bussia
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Monforte d'Alba. Just mid ruby. Appealing lifted, concentrated red-fruit nose, with minerally and savoury notes and very different from the brooding deep beast Bussia normally is. Elegant red fruit and ripe cherry with gripping sandy tannins. Very well behaved and fresh. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Barolo Bussia is a bit light, but still has plenty of character. Sweet red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, cedar and cinnamon all open with a bit of coaxing. The Bussia is the Barolo in this vintage that appears to be the most marked by the challenging conditions of the growing season. It is a very good wine, yet also comes across as not fully formed. The 2018 is an attractive wine, but is also a bit flat relative to the other Barolos in the range.