2015 Ceretto, Barolo, Bussia

This is a new wine from Ceretto and a great success for a debut. The 2015 Barolo Bussia comes from one of the largest crus on the map, bordering on the towns of Monforte d'Alba and Barolo, drawing its Nebbiolo fruit from a 7,000-square-meter plot in Bussia Soprana in Monforte d'Alba. Even for such a warm vintage, this wine is as fine and elegant as the other Barolos from this estate. The bouquet seduces with delicate tones of wild berry, white cherry, licorice and truffle. Production stands at 3,500 bottles and 200 magnums.

Monforte d’Alba. Ceretto started renting a plot of 0.6 ha (1.5 acres) in Bussia in 2015 and this is their first effort. Mid ruby with orange tinges. Initially notes of oak and then an impressive, deep, minerally nose but not pushing the richness. Just hints of oak and stones. Noble, austere structure and then juicy and fragrant ripe fruit on the finish with bags of coating tannins. (WS)