2001 Barolo, Riserva Granbussia, Poderi Aldo Conterno (750ml OWC)

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Vintage: 2001
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Barolo Riserva Granbussia
Vineyard:
Designation: Riserva Granbussia
Appellation: Barolo
Producer: Poderi Aldo Conterno
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region: Langhe
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Tasting note: Good full medium red. Very ripe aromas of strawberry, licorice, minerals and truffle, with balsamic and dried floral nuances. Fat, sweet, rich and deep; at once succulent and seamless, with a wonderfully layered texture and great early appeal. Very full without coming across as weighty. The slow-building finish features substantial sweet tannins. "Shows the magic side of 2001," Franco offers. "It can keep for a long time but it's great right now." By the way, 2001 was the seventh consecutive vintage in which this wine was bottled, but there will be no '02, '03 or '04. (95pts Stephen Tanzer, IWC)

Tasted: November/December 2007
Score: 95
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: The 2001 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is wonderfully harmonious in its sweet, expressive aromatics and perfumed, ripe red fruit.- Medium in body, this delicate Granbussia is surprisingly open at this stage. It is impossible to resist now, although it may start to close up in bottle. This is a remarkably fresh and vibrant Granbussia that should develop beautifully over the following years and decades. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2026. (94pts AG, Wine Advocate)

Tasted: May 2008
Score: 94
Drink: 2009-2026

Tasting note: Displays wonderful aromas of strawberry and Indian spices, with a hint of flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, a beautiful texture and excellent balance. Drinking really well now. One of the most balanced Granbussias yet. Best from 2008 through 2012. 700 cases made. (92pts JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: Oct 15, 2007
Score: 92
Drink: 2008-2012