Podeiri Luigi Einaudi 2018 Barolo “Bussia”

Vinous 94 Points: “The 2018 Barolo Bussia captures all of the aromatic intensity and nuance that is so typical of the best wines from Monforte’s Bussia district. Strong spice and floral notes lead into dark fruit laced with super-expressive balsamic overtones. Rose petals, mint, blood orange, and cinnamon linger on the exquisite finish.”

 Wine & Spirits 94 Points: “This wine is built like a Mustang, its ripe cherry and berry flavors straining against taut, muscular tannins. Notes of licorice, black tea, and orange peel emerge with time in the glass, even as the wine maintains its virile energy through the finish.”

James Suckling 93 Points: “Bright berries and a hint of pomegranate, together with damp chalk and some fern. Medium-bodied with a tight, focused palate and firm, light-grained tannins. Quite a racy feel to this now. Should broaden out with another couple of years in bottle. Try from 2024.”