A terrific new world (read: more approachable in their youth) Barolo from Armando Parusso, a smallish (total production of about 130,000 bottles a year) Piedmont winery run by the brother and sister team of Marco and Tiziano Parusso. The winery owns 18 different vineyards located on the border between the Castiglion Falletto and the Monforte d' Alba appellation of Barolo that produce wines which display subtle differences due to site characteristics, as well as different aging and oak techniques. The 1998 Bussia Vigna Fiurin, highly rated by everyone who matters, is 100% Nebbiolo. The wine is brick-red in color with a characteristic orange-ish rim. Its nose is of smoky, spicy, roasted red fruit. Wonderfully integrated tannins. Smooth, long finish. In addition to Barolo, Parusso also produces a Nebbiolo Langhe, a Barbera, and a Dolcetto.
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