Fabio Franchella

9.1

Der wein war fast so tiefgründig wie der abend. Take care, Kathrin! — a month ago

with Kathrin

S.S. Mandani

9.3

Let’s see if we have better luck with this bottle. Brought the last bottle back to Astor and they assessed it and said that it was indeed corked.

Cranberries, raspberries, and red fruits, with a note of spindrift from a fresh ocean wave. The breeze of a redwood forest sways through.

Yes. Much better luck. The ever so slight undercurrent of carmelized dark cherries. Beautiful tannic structure. Crunchy and expanding on the palate. A bouncy wine with a bunch of character but also an understated power, boldness, and spice.

This is what it’s supposed to taste like. — 4 months ago

Dave Mayers

9.5

A gift for the Franks for my first time at Frankie’s Spuntino. In the same vein as Rinaldi but with a more rustic and herbal expression. Truly a show stopper. Rides that perfect line between wild and elegance. Ink and tar and flowers and just full joy. Have had many bottles that were cooked or just plain off. So thrilled to get these from the source — 2 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.4

No formal notes . This showed really well from the off . Nice ruby garnet colour with an aromatic nose of red fruits , porcini , rose notes . On the palate really elegant and wonderfully poised with lots of red fruits , porcini and saline , tar stained finish . Polished tannins and good freshness , really long finish. Showing well now though no rush, will probably continue at this high level for a further decade . — a month ago

Ethan Samuels

9.2

Extremely enjoyable, great substitute when you don’t want to pay 4x for the Barolo. Plenty of depth and intrigue here. Pleasure. — 6 months ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Recently acquired parcel of Bussia as per label — 2 years ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Slightly gnarly. Tobacco and leather and dried dark fruit. Good definition. Savory and delicious — 3 years ago

with BOT, Gregg and 2 others

Bob McDonald

9.0

A mid cherry red in colour. Aromatics of red fruits, menthol and touches of tar and roses. Light to medium bodied on the palate - surprising for a Barolo with medium plus intensity. Different and interesting in a good vintage from an excellent producer. Next in a year. — 3 months ago

Erik Michielsen

9.5

Drinking beautifully - with D & L & Rams — 4 months ago

with Debbie

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Vibrant purple red with magenta pink mousse. Berry bubble gum nose. Sweet and creamy on the bubbly palate, though not as sweet as the nose leads one to expect. Just enough acidity to balance and make it refreshing. A nice low-alcohol treat for summer dipping, it'll also make a great pairing with spicy fare like Buffalo wings or Fra Diavolo pasta. Drink now. — a year ago