Alessandro & Gian Fantino, Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva other_regions_italy plum and violet scents to

plum and violet scents to be appreciated

(from Les Chênes and Les Chambres)

As one would expect

They produced their first wine in 1999 using the Castro Ventosa facilities thanks to Raul Perez until they had their small winery in Villafranca del Bierzo

with ripe but racy acids and an enveloping core of fruit that's complemented by a pillowy mousse

Alessandro & Gian Fantino, Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva other_regions_italy plum and violet scents toThe 2008 Barolo Riserva has barely budged since I tasted it a year ago. While so many other 2008 Barolos are built on perfume and grace, Fantino's 2008 Riserva has those qualities, along with a surprising amount of pure, unbridled power. This uber classic, deceptively mid weight Barolo packs a serious punch. A host of sweet cherry, sage, lavender, tobacco and smoke meld into the building, intense finish. Antonio Galloni