Alessandro & Gian Fantino, Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva other_regions It is aged in around

It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages

opening to a soft

This has plenty of development potential though it is somewhat less refined than it typically is

This will require at least some forbearance as it’s clearly constructed for the longer-term

Alessandro & Gian Fantino, Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva other_regions It is aged in aroundThe 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