Barolo Bussia Riserva Vigna Colonnello Prunotto 2018 (750ML)

95 Points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate: "Distinguished by its black label, the Prunotto 2018 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello is made just like all the other wines in this portfolio (with fermentation in steel tank and oak aging), but this bottle stands apart thanks to its vintage. The 2018 growing season saw uneven results when first released to market, but it has been reevaluated since, with some truly beautiful wines making their mark today. This wine is elegantly tempered by age with spice and licorice, but it also shows bright cherry and blood orange that underline healthy fruit. It finishes on a fine and silky note, with a hint of sweetness too..." 01/25

94 Points, Antonio Galloni, VINOUS: "The 2018 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Colonnello is one of the finer vintages of this wine I have tasted. Whole clusters add gorgeous aromatic dimension without dominating the wine, either from a flavor or textural standpoint. Orange peel, cinnamon, mint, new leather, cedar and hard candy open nicely to round out this complex, sensual Barolo from Prunotto..." 09/24

95 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOkeefe.com: "The flagship wine of Prunotto, the 2018 Bussia Vigna Colonnello Riserva shows both structure and enviable finesse. Hailing from a single vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, it opens with beguiling aromas of iris, dark exotic spice, cedar and ripe wild berry. Fermented with indigenous yeasts using the pied de cuve method, the elegant, delicious palate delivers ripe raspberry, cherry compote, dark spice and balsamic notes of eucalyptus before closing on star anise and blood orange notes. Tightly woven, velvety tannins provide elegant support..." 06/24