Pecchenino Barolo Bussia 2020

Intense garnet red in color. The nose, initially austere, recalls complex floral and red fruit notes, licorice, spice and tobacco. The palate is fine with sensations of ripe red fruits. The taut and compact tannins makes the wine very classic, with vibrant and vertical acidity. Extremely elegant and refined.Pairs beautifully with fresh pasta with meat sauce or truffle, roasted or braised red meats and long-aged cheeses. Complex, slightly waxy nose with ripe red berries, hazelnuts, chocolate and hints of sweet spices. Medium- to full-bodied, very polished and smooth, with a delicate mouthfeel. It's dense and velvety with good balance and length. Better after 2028. Cherry and strawberry fruit mingles with eucalyptus, sage, earth and iron flavors in this savory red. Firm and tense, with fine balance. The lingering finish echoes the fruit. Best from 2027 through 2043. Pecchenino is an estate in Piedmont specialized in the Dolcetto grape, but it has made big inroads with Nebbiolo, especially in the Barolo appellation. The 2020 Barolo Bussia reveals a near-term personality in this hot vintage with ripe fruit flavors of sweet cherry and dried raspberry. The ripeness takes away from the subtle nuances of the grape, and this wine lacks the dimension and detailing of a cooler year.