- 100% Nebbiolo from 30-year-old vines planted at 300 meters above sea level
- Southwest facing vines planted to soil rich in iron and calcareous clay
- Named for the ancient tradition of submerging the cap for 90 days prior to racking
- Aged for 4 years in large Slavonian oak casks (30-50 hectoliters) prior to refinement in bottle before release
- 4,000 bottles produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-FEN-41-18 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2024-05-16
"Aromas of red fruit, dried flowers, orange peel and walnuts. Medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins. Dry with a fine texture. Hints of crushed stones and cedar at the end. Better from 2027."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2024-05-15
"Brick red in color, the 2018 Barolo Bussia Riserva 90 Di boasts layered aromas of dried cherries, leather, dried roses, sweet tobacco, and pine. Medium to full-bodied, it offers deep concentration and well-defined structure, ripe, velvety tannins, iron-rich mineral earth, and a long , hearty finish. It's going to show its best over the coming 10-12 years."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
95
Date
2024-03-01
"The excellent 2018 Barolo Riserva 90 Dì has a wonderful fragrance composed of ripe berry, violet, flint, leather, tobacco and underbrush. Firm and elegantly structured, the palate offers cranberry, ripe Marasca cherry, blood orange, crushed mint and star anise before closing on a mineral tang. Tightly woven tannins provide firm support. Drink 2028–2033. Abv: 14.5%"
Wine Enthusiast
Score
97
Date
2024-08-01
"This wine is a rocket ship on the launchpad, poised for an exhilarating journey. You can sense the power and elegance of its design from the very first encounter. The aromas lift and pull you up with captivating notes of dried cherries, fresh roses, savory herbs and an alluring blend of spices. It's elegant beyond measure, with a purity and persistence that showcase its inherent beauty. On the palate, the texture is refined and seamless, with tannins that glance across your senses, propelling you to the next orbit of flavor. This wine is a testament to the heights that can be achieved when power and grace are perfectly balanced. Drink 2026–2050. Cellar Selection. —J.P."