Ceretto - Barolo - Bussia2019
RED WINE
- Producer Ceretto
- Blend 100% Nebbiolo
- Country Italy
- Region Piemonte
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC 0 15643 62994 5
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast 98
The elegant nose opens with pristine cherry aromas supported by subtle notes of clove, anise, rosewood and tea. The focused palate continues to highlight ripe cherries and evolves into savory elements. Well-crafted tannins and crunch acidity give the wine vigor and lift. The wine is generous, rich and superbly balanced.
by JP, Wine Enthusiast , 2023
Vinous Media 96
The 2019 Barolo Bussia is rich, deep and explosive, with all the deeply-pitched, spice and balsamic notes that are so typical of Bussia in full display. A broad, ample Barolo, the Bussia is seriously impressive from start to finish. All the elements are so well balanced. There's plenty of tannin, but it is all nicely integrated into the wine's frame. Time in the glass brings out the wine's inner perfume and explosive energy. This aromatically beguiling, layered Barolo is superb.
by AG, Vinous Media , 2023
Wine Spectator 93
Linear and well-structured, this red delivers cherry, plum, earth, leather and iron flavors. Opening nicely, with fine-grained tannins supporting the long finish. This should really hit its stride in two to three years.
by BS, Wine Spectator , 2024
James Suckling 96
A fine and open grained Bussia with a smoky, grilled meat and spice character to the plum fruit. Medium to full body. Soft and velvety and juicy. This will develop into something very serious.
by JS, James Suckling , 2023
Wine Advocate 96
An organic wine, the Ceretto 2019 Barolo Bussia is a wine of beautiful depth and streamlined intensity. This Barolo offers dark fruit flavors, but you also get crushed stone, rust, a touch of exotic spice or grilled herb and fresh licorice root. The ensemble is beautiful, and what stands out most is the polished endurance and silky consistency of the mouthfeel.
by ML, Wine Advocate , 2023
Technical Details
Description
Bussia is not only the best know vineyard of Monforte d’Alba but also one of the true superstars of the entire appellation, capable of stimulating the desires of wine lovers all over the world. The classic distinction of the vineyard has been Bussia Sottana (sotto means lower/under) and Bussia Soprana (sopra means higher/above). Ceretto has a small parcel with south exposition in the heart of the vineyard Bussia Soprana. The average age of the vines is around 25 years. The vineyard is certified organic but managed biodynamically. The year 2015 is the first vintage it was produced under the Ceretto name.Estate
Among the infinite rows of vines that run across the undulating hills of Piedmont are the four wineries of Ceretto, a wine and spirits company in its third generation. Founded by Riccardo Ceretto in 1937, the highly respected firm is now run by his sons, Bruno and Marcello (dubbed the “Barolo Brothers”) who in the 1960s began raising Ceretto’s profile and expanding its holdings. Now their sons and daughters are at the helm of the Langhe DOC company, which holds a total of 120 hectares of land that are the birthplace of an array of elegant still wines, sparkling wines, dessert wines, and spirits.Tasting Notes
The wine shows typicity of the terroir: powerful and smooth, with a long finish and splendid acidity. Reflects the micro-climate and terroir, which reminds us of the big classic wines produced from this vineyard. At first earthy, wet forest floor, bitter orange and blue flowers. A noble wine, with full body and depth. Charming when its young because of the aromatics, but thanks to the refined tannic profile the wine has a long ageing potential.Technical data
Name: Barolo DOCGCommon: Monforte d'Alba
Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Hectares: 0.73 ha
First year of production: 2015