"From the historic heart of the famed Bussia vineyard area, this wine beautifully expresses the fabulous vintage. Boasting great depth and energy, it seamlessly delivers violet, incense, underbrush, crushed black cherry, licorice, graphite and balsamic sensations alongside vibrant acidity and big, velvety tannins. Drink 2020–2040."
- The Wine Enthusiast Magazine (October 1st 2014), 98 pts + Cellar Selection
"Claudio Fenocchio and his brothers Albino and Alberto make wines at this estate in much the same way as when it was founded 150 years ago. The Bussia ferments for about 40 days and ages 30 months in large Slavonian casks. The 2011 opens with scents of roses, herbs and fresh cherries, but its flavors are more savory, with soy and tapenade flowing alongside a streak of graphite, the silty tannins providing grip and structure."
- Wine & Spirits Magazine (December 2015), 92 pts
"Aromatic, offering rose, peony, strawberry and cherry notes, picking up tobacco and licorice accents on the palate. Elegant and long, with licorice and spice details trailing on the finish. Best from 2018 through 2032. 2,500 cases made."
- Wine Spectator (August 2015), 92 pts
"Aromas of wild berry, underbrush and tobacco lead the nose on this classically crafted Barolo. The full-bodied palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, ripe black raspberry, baking spice and licorice alongside a network of ripe, assertive tannins and firm acidity. Drink 2018–2026."
- Wine Enthusiast (November 2015), 94 pts + Cellar Selection
"Rose, iris, wild berry and baking spice aromas merge with scents of new leather and a balsamic menthol note on this stunning and classically crafted Barolo. The structured polished palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, pipe tobacco and licorice framed in tightly knit noble tannins and bright acidity. It's going to just keep getting better and better over the next few decades. Drink from 2023 through 2053."
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2017), 97 pts + Cellar Selection
Year's Best Barolo & Barbaresco
- Wine & Spirits Magazine (December 2019), 92 pts
"The 2015 Barolo Bussia is a wine of power, density and gravitas, all of which come through in its decidedly vertical feel and rather somber expression. A whole range of balsamic-infused notes wrap around a core of dark fruit as this potent Barolo shows off its distinctive personality. The 2015 needs time to be at its best, but it is unquestionably impressive, even in the very early going. - Antonio GALLONI
- Vinous (November 2019), 94 pts
