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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
JS - James Suckling |
95 Points |
2016 |
07/2022
Review
Mint, sweet autumn spices and hints of graphite, stones and tar to the dried oranges and earthy, mossy raspberries. This is quite a juicy and full-bodied Barolo with tight and velvety tannins. Flavorful, long and discreetly modern with an ethereal finish. Has immediate appeal, too. Drink or hold.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
WA - Wine Advocate |
92 Points |
2016 |
12/2022
Review
The Livia Fontana 2016 Barolo Riserva Bussia reveals a tight texture thatmakes a good sounding board for aromas of wild berry, dried cherry,pressed rose and licorice root. The wine is lean and sharp, hitting thepalate with firm tannins and balanced freshness. This wine drinks wellnow but should also hold past the 10-year mark. Only 2,392 bottles were produced.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
GR - Gambero Rosso |
2 Bicchieri |
2016 |
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
DC - Decanter |
93 Points |
2017 |
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Today Livia Fontana is running her father's estate with her sons, producing very focused Barolos with precise and somewhat modern winemaking. In the 2017 vintage, this style was helpful. Ruby in colour, very pale and bright, aromas are restrained if not reductive. Peachy with red cherry and vanilla scents are enhanced by meaty notes, suggestive of its graceful and fresh complexity. The attack is graceful as well, with refined tannins, and a warming, dusty, oaky finish. Well judged and well handled.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
WA - Wine Advocate |
92 Points |
2017 |
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From a hot and dry vintage, the Livia Fontana 2017 Barolo Riserva Bussiaoffers medium fruit weight with lots of simple, light and bright aromas.The wine is more accessible overall, but it shows good fruit energy andyouth that comes as a surprise given the scorching vintage conditionsand its Riserva status. This wine transcends all of those other issues.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
JS - James Suckling |
90 Points |
2010 |
11/2016
Review
A firm and silky red with light berry and chocolate character. Medium body, fine tannins. Drink now.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
JS - James Suckling |
95 Points |
2011 |
10/2017
Review
Lots of ripe berry and cherry aromas here with hints of flowers. Enticing. Full body, dense and layered with so much going on. Big and juicy. This is a producer on the rise. Drinkable but better in 2020.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
JS - James Suckling |
93 Points |
2012 |
09/2018
Review
This shows a lot of freshness for a 2012 with red cherries, dried red plums, dried roses and tar. Full body, juicy tannins and a flavorful, medium-long finish. Great fruit and acid balance, as well as a mouthwatering aftertaste that lingers. Drink in 2020.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
JS - James Suckling |
93 Points |
2013 |
11/2019
Review
Very pretty Barolo with dried strawberry, licorice, light chocolate and cedar character. Medium body. Round, firm tannins. Drink now.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
GR - Gambero Rosso |
2 Bicchieri |
2015 |
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
VR - Veronelli |
3 Stars |
2015 |
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
WE - Wine Enthusiast |
90 Points |
2015 |
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
JS - James Suckling |
95 Points |
2015 |
11/2021
Review
Opulent aromas of spices, dried flowers, dust and red fruit follow through to a full body, velvety tannins and a long finish. Chewy and polished. Plush and layered. Needs two or three years to soften. Drink after 2023.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
JS - James Suckling |
94 Points |
2017 |
08/2023
Review
Aromas of dried red cherries, together with a melange of bright, fresh herbs and a darker sous-bois note, following through to a full-bodied palate to give plenty of flavor. The tannins are fine and though on the chewy side, the spicy fruit flows nicely through the long finish. Good balance here and it will mature nicely, so give it due time in the cellar. Try in 2026.
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Livia Fontana |
Barolo Bussia Riserva |
GR - Gambero Rosso |
2 Bicchieri |
2017 |
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