2016 Livia Fontana, Bussia - Barolo Riserva, DOCG - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

Tasting Profile & Notes

The 2016 vintage is considered exceptional and legendary in the Barolo region, offering a perfect balance of power, acidity, and tannic structure.
• Appearance: Intense garnet red with slight orange reflections typical of the Nebbiolo grape.
• Nose: Highly complex and expressive. Notes of dried rose, violet, sweet spices, truffle, and hints of chocolate, licorice, and tar.
• Palate: Robust, harmonious, and velvety. The wine is concentrated with wild red fruit, supported by noble, dense tannins and vibrant freshness. The finish is exceptionally long and persistent.


Expert Reviews

• Andreas Larsson (Best Sommelier in the World): 93/100 (tasted in 2022). He highlights the wine’s beautiful harmony, integrated oak, and great length on the palate.
• Falstaff: 94/100 (reviewed by Othmar Kiem).


Aging Potential & Serving

This Barolo Riserva comes from the prestigious Bussia cru in Monforte d'Alba. It has undergone an exceptionally long aging process (between 30 and 53 months in traditional oak barrels, followed by bottle aging).
• Aging: This is a wine with very long aging potential. In 2026, it is just beginning to enter its ideal drinking window, but it can easily continue to evolve and improve in the cellar until 2040 and beyond.
• Serving: Ideally serve at around 18°C. Decanting for at least 1 to 2 hours is strongly recommended to allow it to open up fully.

The Livia Fontana Barolo Bussia Riserva 2016 received a score of 92/100 from Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate).
For an overview, here are the ratings awarded by leading professional critics for the same vintage:

Critic / Guide Score
Doctor Wine 97/100
James Suckling 95/100
Falstaff 94/100
Decanter WWA 94/100
Robert Parker 92/100


- Parker Points: 92/100
- Fill level (Neck)
- Label condition (Excellent)
- Capsule condition (Excellent)
- 750 ml
- Bottled at the estate
- Ready to drink or suitable for aging
- Shipping method: postal service (Colissimo, etc.)