Prunotto Barolo Bussia 1964 (Shoulder level) dry goods Percarlo started off as a

Percarlo started off as a selection of the estate’s best vineyards

turning them occasionally

This long steep curved slate slope with a South-South-West orientation consists of mostly Devon slate residual soils with varying parts of topsoil and mineral stone

and there is no indication of any change in the level of ambition

it is a Margaux-like effort with a flowery character

Prunotto Barolo Bussia 1964 (Shoulder level) dry goods Percarlo started off as aThe closest tasting notes are from 1989 This firm has been making spectacular wines recently. Their 1988s are excellent, and their 1989s potentially superb. This difference in vintages is well displayed in Prunotto's Barolos. Both the 1988 Barolos are more tannic than the Barbarescos, as well as surprisingly forward and developed, with classic aromas of tar, tobacco, and sweet cherry fruit. They can be drunk now or cellared for another 12 15 years.