The 1999 Barolo Bussia is perhaps the best yet made under Antinori stewardship. A dark garnet, very potent and penetrating on the nose with excellent, well defined rose petal, vanilla, cinnamon, and wild fennel notes, its muscular body and sizeable extract are balanced by the ripeness of the fruit and the velvet of the texture, the grip and focus of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2022. A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Rich and intense, with blackberry, spice and mineral character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a rich finish. Lots going on here. Best after 2007. 1,500 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add