94 points James Suckling: "Aromas of cedar, strawberry and dried flowers follow through to a medium to full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs time to soften. Powerful and focused. Impressive. Better after 2022. (6/24/20)"
93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2016 Barolo “Bussia” from Marrone is also a bit riper than its 2017 counterpart, coming in at 14.7 percent alcohol in this vintage. The wine is deep and complex on the nose, revealing an aromatic constellation of red and black cherries, roasted venison, camphor, autumnal soil tones, rose petals, brown spices and a topnote of bonfire. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, focused and complex, with a superb core of fruit, excellent soil undertow, ripe, well-integrated tannins and a long, well-balanced and nicely ripe finish. One can sense the ripeness of this wine a touch on the backend, but it is not really warm on the finish, just ripe and assertive. It is going to be an excellent bottle in due course. 2035-2090. (Sep/Oct 2022)"
93 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "A lot of energy in the glass showing notes of strawberries, red prunes, red flowers, salted caramel and marjoram. The Mediterranean touches in the background alternate between pomegranate, oregano and ripe black cherries which gives it complexity. Full bodied, soft tannins of remarkable workmanship and a juicy, enveloping finale. Drink now or hold. (Jul 2022)"
92 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "This opens with aromas of red-skinned berry, truffle and leather. The firmly structured palate offers red cherry, licorice and white pepper alongside youthful taut tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2024–2034. (Sep 2020)"
91 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "TThe 2016 Barolo Bussia is noted by pure cherry fruit, cedar, and baking spice. There is more structure with the Bussia, with drying tannins and more evident wood impression as well as vanilla and clove. Drink 2022-2036.As the fourth generation of winemakers in the family, Gian Piero’s three daughters, Denise, Serena, and Valentina work alongside their father today to operate this estate based in La Morra. Drink: 2021-2036. (6/15/21)"
91 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$100 list] The Gian Piero Marrone 2016 Barolo Bussia pours out of the bottle with a light ruby color and a lean-bodied appearance. The wine offers a grounded, albeit not particularly intense bouquet with dark fruit, blackberry, plum, tar and camphor ash. The wine glides clean over the palate, and it offers a mid-weight performance with moderate power. A mere 3,340 bottles were made. Drink: 2022-2035. (Jul 2020)"
93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2016 Barolo “Bussia” from Marrone is also a bit riper than its 2017 counterpart, coming in at 14.7 percent alcohol in this vintage. The wine is deep and complex on the nose, revealing an aromatic constellation of red and black cherries, roasted venison, camphor, autumnal soil tones, rose petals, brown spices and a topnote of bonfire. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, focused and complex, with a superb core of fruit, excellent soil undertow, ripe, well-integrated tannins and a long, well-balanced and nicely ripe finish. One can sense the ripeness of this wine a touch on the backend, but it is not really warm on the finish, just ripe and assertive. It is going to be an excellent bottle in due course. 2035-2090. (Sep/Oct 2022)"
93 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "A lot of energy in the glass showing notes of strawberries, red prunes, red flowers, salted caramel and marjoram. The Mediterranean touches in the background alternate between pomegranate, oregano and ripe black cherries which gives it complexity. Full bodied, soft tannins of remarkable workmanship and a juicy, enveloping finale. Drink now or hold. (Jul 2022)"
92 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "This opens with aromas of red-skinned berry, truffle and leather. The firmly structured palate offers red cherry, licorice and white pepper alongside youthful taut tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2024–2034. (Sep 2020)"
91 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "TThe 2016 Barolo Bussia is noted by pure cherry fruit, cedar, and baking spice. There is more structure with the Bussia, with drying tannins and more evident wood impression as well as vanilla and clove. Drink 2022-2036.As the fourth generation of winemakers in the family, Gian Piero’s three daughters, Denise, Serena, and Valentina work alongside their father today to operate this estate based in La Morra. Drink: 2021-2036. (6/15/21)"
91 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$100 list] The Gian Piero Marrone 2016 Barolo Bussia pours out of the bottle with a light ruby color and a lean-bodied appearance. The wine offers a grounded, albeit not particularly intense bouquet with dark fruit, blackberry, plum, tar and camphor ash. The wine glides clean over the palate, and it offers a mid-weight performance with moderate power. A mere 3,340 bottles were made. Drink: 2022-2035. (Jul 2020)"
| Product SKU | 355268 |
| Producer | Marrone |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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