Cascina Dardi Bussia Barolo 2016

Cascina Dardi Bussia Barolo 2016 is a classic and age-worthy Barolo from the heart of Monforte d'Alba in Piedmont. The wine comes from the historic single-vineyard Bussia – one of the most prestigious crus in all of Barolo – where old vines on steep slopes deliver grapes with great concentration and finesse. The 2011 vintage was warm and yielding with generous fruit and soft tannins, making this Barolo more approachable than the really tight vintages, but still with impressive aging potential.

In the glass, the wine appears a deep garnet red color with light brick hues at the edge, revealing its maturity. The nose is complex and developed with classic Nebbiolo aromas: dried roses, violets, ripe cherries, dried fruit, leather, truffle, tobacco and a touch of spice and forest floor.

The palate is full and nuanced, yet silky smooth after decades of bottle aging. The ripe tannins are perfectly integrated, creating a harmonious balance between the sweet ripeness of the fruit and the earthy, spicy notes of the wine. You will find layers of cherries, plums, liquorice, leather and subtle notes of balsamic and forest mushrooms. The finish is long, deep and elegant – a wine that shows both power and finesse.

A wine for special occasions, Cascina Dardi Bussia Barolo 2016 is perfect with truffle dishes, game, mushroom risotto or mature cheeses. It is at its peak now, but can still develop for a few more years.

Alcohol percentage: 14.5%
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo