Parusso Barolo, Bussia Oro Vigna Munie Riserva DOCG 2013 (OWC 3)

Description

By Decanter in 2022 (D97)

A new cuvée for Parusso on the Place de Bordeaux this year joining the three other Barolo wines. What a nose; aniseed sweets, liquorice, rosemary, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, baked strawberries and cola. Tannins make the immediate impression filling the mouth and coating the tongue in a chalky, mass of black fruit, sweet liquorice, wild flowers, mint and cola flavours while the acidity gives freshness and lots of life. It’s round and full, ample, generous, giving such a lot of flavour and texture with a long finish. I like the structure and the focus here with such intensity of acidity and fruit. Simply shining out the glass. Full-bodied and full of character. A brilliant wine with lots to like and a really graphite, wet stone touch at the end that I love. Indigenous yeasts used for fermentation with no additional sulphur. Ageing in small oak barrels for at least 18 months followed by additional time in bottle.

By Wine Advocate in 2022 (WA96)

This is one of two special Gold Label wines being released now. The Parusso 2013 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Munie is a monument to the hands-on and elaborate winemaking process practiced at this innovative estate. From a cool vintage, the wine has aged beautifully, falling into moments of sheer silkiness and smoothness when it hits the palate. However, there is tannic tightness on the close, and the wine’s firm structure is intact, allowing for many more years of cellar aging. This is a special selection of fruit from the Vigna Munie that is found inside the Bussia MGA in Monforte d’Alba. This wine is only made in the best vintages, and this release is 1,893 bottles strong.

By Vinous in 2022 (AG93)

The 2013 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Munie feels somewhat austere, compact and not fully expressive. Blood orange, mint, spice and savory accents perk up the red berry fruit. This is an especially nervous style, with strong whole cluster inflections that are on the edge of being too much. I like the chiseled tension quite a bit, but the 2013 is nowhere near ready to drink. Overall, this is a pretty eccentric wine within Barolo, but also a wine that captures the essence of Marco Parusso’s style