which comes from the oldest vines on the estate (34- to 90-year-old vines)
The wine was made from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot
(from a mix of vines that average 60+ years of age
the biggest bragging point here
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