Prunotto, Barolo Bussia other_regions_australia which comes from the oldest

which comes from the oldest vines on the estate (34- to 90-year-old vines)

As complex as the Pruliers is

This was the first time I had tasted Ipsus

This is at once seductive and classy and should also drink reasonably well young but reward up to a decade of cellaring

A more deeply pitched and brooding nose only grudgingly reveals its aromas of cassis plum liqueur and pungent earth where the latter is also found on the vibrant and well-detailed big-bodied and tautly muscular flavors that deliver excellent depth and persistence

Prunotto, Barolo Bussia other_regions_australia which comes from the oldestVery dark ruby red. Intense blackberry, plum and Indian spices. Full bodied, with superripe, powerful tannins and a long, long finish. Balanced, refined and beautifully textured. Better than I remember. Impressive. 1997 Italian blind retrospective. Best after 2009. 1,500 cases made. JS