Alessandro & Gian Fantino, Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva other_regions_australia porty sort of power to

porty sort of power to it

lively and incisive

Here too there is little more on the nose than reduction and toasty wood

Otherwise there is slightly better intensity to the noticeably finer medium weight flavors that possess fine delineation on the lingering and firm but not rustic finale

Alessandro & Gian Fantino, Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva other_regions_australia porty sort of power 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