Alessandro E Gian Natale Fantino Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva Barolo 2011

Antonio Gallonis Vinous:"The 2011 Barolo Bussia - Cascina Dardi captures all the best qualities of the year. Open-knit, gracious andripe (but not overdone), the 2011 is simply exquisite. The classic profile of Dardi comes through loud and clear, with silky tannins that have been gentlysoftened by the warmth of the year. Alluring scents of leather, tobacco, orange peel and spice lead into the exotic, beguiling finish. This hugely delicious,totally irresistible Barolo is a great example of the vintage at its best. Drink date: 2018 - 2036." Dec 2015Importer: "It is as sumptuous and silky a Barolo as you are ever likely to tastethe ripe Nebbiolo fruit is generous and abundant.Two brothers, Alessandro and Gian Natale Fantino, farm eight hectares in the heart of the historic Bussia cru north of Monforte, one of Barolos most famousareas for producing wines of great longevity and finesse. The Fantino holdings are concentrated exclusively in the Dardi section of Bussia, a hillsidewith perfect southern and southeastern exposure in the geographic center of Bussia, giving adeep color and rich fruit to their wines. Barolos from Bussia tend to have deep color and rich fruit and while they dont lack the classic tannic structure of Nebbiolo from this part of the world,they are not nearly as hard as the Barolos from the southside of Monforte or from Serralunga. This fact does not preclude the Fantino Baroli from agingbut makes them delightfully approachable relatively young. The Fantinos are also blessed with some of the oldest vines in the entire Barolo zone, thanksto the fastidious care given to them by Alessandro and Gian Natale. Planted in 1946 and 1947 and pruned in an old style that is very labor intensive, theyproduce grapes that would be the envy of any Barolista." Bottle 750ml, cork Varietal 100 percent Nebbiolo Alcohol ~14.0 percent Aging 60 months in large oak barrels; 12 months further refining in bottle Region Barolo, Piedmont, Italy