Barolo Bussia Dardi Le Rose

The 2020 Poderi Colla "Bussia Dardi Le Rose" presents itself as a traditional Barolo wine that originates from the renowned vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. The Colla family under Tino Colla maintains the traditional terroir-first philosophy which Beppe Colla established as a pioneer of single-cru Barolo bottlings. The wine originates from the Dardi subzone within the Bussia cru where clay and limestone soil support vines that grow on steep south-facing slopes. The wine presents both classic and lifted characteristics through its aromatic combination of rose petals and wild cherry with leather and iron and dried herbs while displaying subtle spice from Slavonian oak casks. The wine presents itself as firm and structured but maintains an elegant and transparent quality which differentiates it from other Barolos. The tannins maintain their noble quality while persisting through a finish that displays mineral characteristics because of the vineyard's special soil and elevation. At this price point, it’s one of my favorite bottle ever.

Clear, brightening ruby. Clear and fragrant nose, of wild raspberry and strawberry, some white truffle in the background. Fine, dense tannin characterises the palate, juicy fruit, spreads long, a classic.