Giacosa Fratelli
Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
I sold Barolos and Barbarescos from this winery with the first importer I worked for back in the early 80s. It’s been in the decanter about an hour, and though the lightish color shows maturity, some fruit is emerging g to join with the intense mahogany furniture/old library scents. Incense too, along with faded rose petals. Very classic. In the mouth, it’s powerful and somewhat austere. Not a fruity wine. Still a fair amount of tannin present. The austerity and power will pair nicely with the braised oxtails (coda alla vaccinara) that are almost ready.
I sold Barolos and Barbarescos from this winery with the first importer I worked for back in the early 80s. It’s been in the decanter about an hour, and though the lightish color shows maturity, some fruit is emerging g to join with the intense mahogany furniture/old library scents. Incense too, along with faded rose petals. Very classic. In the mouth, it’s powerful and somewhat austere. Not a fruity wine. Still a fair amount of tannin present. The austerity and power will pair nicely with the braised oxtails (coda alla vaccinara) that are almost ready.
Jun 14th, 2025
Rich red in color with medium plus intensity.
Fruit forward on the nose with red fruits and light oak.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing red cherries, raspberries, herbs, coffee, light oak, chocolates and peppercorn.
Nice finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 7 year old Barolo is already drinking very nicely, but still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.
Spicy and entertaining. Easy drinking and engaging. Elegant with good structure.
Nicely balanced and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.
100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large oak barrels for 3 years.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$60.
Rich red in color with medium plus intensity.
Fruit forward on the nose with red fruits and light oak.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing red cherries, raspberries, herbs, coffee, light oak, chocolates and peppercorn.
Nice finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 7 year old Barolo is already drinking very nicely, but still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.
Spicy and entertaining. Easy drinking and engaging. Elegant with good structure.
Nicely balanced and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.
100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large oak barrels for 3 years.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$60.
Introverted, shy, charred, and definitely in need of patience to see its charming side.
Introverted, shy, charred, and definitely in need of patience to see its charming side.
Nice drinking Barolo with cherry, berry, plum fruit, lots of spice, dried herbs & floral notes
Nice drinking Barolo with cherry, berry, plum fruit, lots of spice, dried herbs & floral notes
Apr 8th, 2025I really like the delicate mouthfeel of this Bussia. Definitely in the lighter side, so appealing to my burgundy predilection. Not to say there aren’t some serious flavors here. A touch of menthol and wilted rose. Elegant and easy.
I really like the delicate mouthfeel of this Bussia. Definitely in the lighter side, so appealing to my burgundy predilection. Not to say there aren’t some serious flavors here. A touch of menthol and wilted rose. Elegant and easy.
Jan 18th, 2023Paid $30 and it never really grew into its own
Paid $30 and it never really grew into its own
Jun 17th, 2022
This is decidedly a midweight barolo form an cooler year. Nose is shy displaying red berries, some faint smoke and mineral sensations. On palate it has plenty of acidity, fine if bit dry tannins and plenty of tart cherry, red currant and some licorice. After 6h it picks up bit of the much needed midpalate depth and rounder fruit. Not sure if the fruit will outlive the time needed to soften the acidity and tannins. For those in favor of uptoned Nebbiolo with firm structure
This is decidedly a midweight barolo form an cooler year. Nose is shy displaying red berries, some faint smoke and mineral sensations. On palate it has plenty of acidity, fine if bit dry tannins and plenty of tart cherry, red currant and some licorice. After 6h it picks up bit of the much needed midpalate depth and rounder fruit. Not sure if the fruit will outlive the time needed to soften the acidity and tannins. For those in favor of uptoned Nebbiolo with firm structure
Oct 4th, 2020