Prunotto, Barolo Bussia Vintage:2016 understated

understated

There is so much fruity succulence here that the wine should stand up to a gamey dish of liver pâté or pasta with wild boar

equally pure and beautifully textured medium weight flavors possess excellent length on the energetic

cedar wood and a rich

2015 was a great vintage for Clos de Vougeot and this example will only add to its renown

Prunotto, Barolo Bussia Vintage:2016 understatedVery dark ruby red. Intense blackberry, plum and Indian spices. Full bodied, with superripe, powerful tannins and a long, long finish. Balanced, refined and beautifully textured. Better than I remember. Impressive. 1997 Italian blind retrospective. Best after 2009. 1,500 cases made. JS