Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Parusso |
Label Name: | Barolo Bussia Riserva Vigna Munie |
Vintage: | 2014 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Barolo (Monforte d'Alba, Bussia) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Nebbiolo |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 94 (Monica Larner, Aug 24, 2023); The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 95 (Aug 21, 2023); James Suckling 93 (Jun 23, 2023); Andreas Larsson tasting 95; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 91
Tasting Note
Dried red cherry and mulberry, rose petal, cigar-box, leather, dark spice, cocoa and toasted hazelnut; fine-grained yet gripping tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Roast beef, braised lamb, truffle risotto, aged cheeses (Parmigiano-Reggiano); Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese red-braised beef, mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; soft press, long maceration and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged in small oak barrels (min. 18 months) and extended bottle aging.
Vineyard Info
Parusso, family estate in Località Bussia (Monforte d’Alba); ~28 ha, operating since early 20th century, known for cru Barolos (Munie, Rocche, Mosconi).