The Arnaldo Rivera Barolo Bussia 2013 is a prime example of the outstanding quality and character of Piedmont, Italy. This vintage showcases the expertise and passion of winemaker Arnaldo Rivera, who has crafted a wine that truly captures the essence of the region. On the nose, this Barolo offers a complex bouquet of dried roses, dark cherry, and hints of tobacco and leather. On the palate, the full-bodied wine reveals layers of ripe blackberry, plum, and licorice, with a touch of earthiness and well-integrated tannins. The deep ruby color is a visual representation of the depth and intensity of flavors in this wine. The long, lingering finish leaves a pleasant spiciness on the palate. This Barolo Bussia 2013 is a true gem from Arnaldo Rivera, showcasing the best of Piedmont's terroir and winemaking expertise.
Critic Reviews
93 POINTS
James Suckling
Very fine and polished with silky and tight grained tannins that give the cherry and strawberry fruit form and focus. Medium to full body. Bright finish.
90 POINTS
Wine Spectator
A mix of cherry, eucalyptus, cigar box and tar flavors are aligned to a lean profile. Beefy and slightly astringent on the lingering finish.
Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The Arnaldo Rivera 2013 Barolo Bussia is a mid-weight expression with a distinctively savory side to the bouquet. Dark fruit is followed by forest floor, earth and black truffle. The fruit component veers toward black notes of plum and dried blackberry. The wine finishes with a youthful layer of tannic astringency that needs a few more years to iron out and soften.
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Kerin O'Keefe - Wine Enthusiast
Forest floor, new leather, tobacco and crushed herb aromas emerge in the glass. It's youthfully austere and a bit lean, with sour cherry, pomegranate, sage and white pepper framed in vibrant acidity and assertive fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2035.
Walter Speller - JancisRobinson.com
Monforte d’Alba. 16 days of total skin maceration and spontaneous MLF in oak. Aged 32 months in new French tonneaux. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Spicy, deep nose with hints of oak, but quite true to site with minerally hints, too. Notes of tobacco leaf suggesting there is a bit of development going on. Gorgeous coating tannins ands fresh, concentrated cherry fruit on the palate. Subtle, long, fragrant finish and a little mouth-watering. A star in the making?
Score: 17.5/NaN
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Tasting Notes
The Arnaldo Rivera Barolo Bussia 2013 is a prime example of the outstanding quality and character of Piedmont, Italy. This vintage showcases the expertise and passion of winemaker Arnaldo Rivera, who has crafted a wine that truly captures the essence of the region. On the nose, this Barolo offers a complex bouquet of dried roses, dark cherry, and hints of tobacco and leather. On the palate, the full-bodied wine reveals layers of ripe blackberry, plum, and licorice, with a touch of earthiness and well-integrated tannins. The deep ruby color is a visual representation of the depth and intensity of flavors in this wine. The long, lingering finish leaves a pleasant spiciness on the palate. This Barolo Bussia 2013 is a true gem from Arnaldo Rivera, showcasing the best of Piedmont's terroir and winemaking expertise.