I am extremely impressed by Aldo Conterno's 2011 Barolo Bussia. The wine exhibits magnificent harmony and integrity, especially considering the warm temperatures of this vintage. It is elegant inside and out with a patina of aromatic cleanliness and sharp focus that sets it apart. The tannins are extremely fine, silky and polished. The wine excels at presenting the fine and elegant details that the mighty Nebbiolo grape can offer. It puts a magnifying glass to the grape and reveals that there are no blemishes to be found. - Monica Larner

Full-bodied and fragrant this offers lovely aromas of rose, violet and ripe red berry. The delicious, structured palate doles out layers of succulent black cherry, raspberry, cake spice, licorice and chopped aromatic herb alongside velvety tannins. Well balanced and surprisingly weightless, the 15% abv isn’t detectable. — K.O.