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2008 Barolo Bussia Riserva “Cascina Dardi”

A. & G. Fantino

The Fantinos were clearly excited about the vintage because they produced a lot more Riserva than they usually do. We have had the privilege of selling small quantities of their 2004, 2006, and 2007 Riservas while awaiting this glorious release.                    

What follows are a number of my impressions of this wine over the years. It will provide decades of pleasure and excitement.

Incredible nose, poised, fresh, preciso, thick, sweet, saucy, very smooth tannins, offers a lot of pleasure right now.

Beautiful color and nose, bright red, loaded with spices, sumptuous, sweet fruit, decadent.                    

Big thick tannin, herbal infusion, like a blend of Barolo, Nepas [Nebbiolo Passito], and Chinato [Barolo blended with herbs and spices].

Sempre un dolce in boca. Super-fresh. A young buck.

**Extremely limited quantities**

Dixon Brooke


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2008
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Producer: A. & G. Fantino
Winemaker: Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino
Vineyard: 60 years
Soil: Sandy Clay
Aging: Aged in large oak barrels for 5 years, then in bottle for 12 months
Farming: Sustainable
Production: 3,800 cases
Alcohol: 14%

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About The Region

Piedmont

map of Piedmont

Kermit’s love affair with the great reds of Piemonte dates back to the early days of his career: the very first container he imported from Italy, in fact, featured legendary 1971 and 1974 Barolos from Vietti and Aldo Conterno. Regular visits since then have seen our portfolio grow to now twelve Piemontesi estates, with a strong focus on the rolling hills of the Langhe.

Nebbiolo rules these majestic, vine-covered marl slopes, giving Italy’s most mystifyingly complex, nuanced, and age-worthy reds. When crafted via traditional production methods—long macerations and extensive aging in enormous oak botti—the powerful, yet incredibly refined Barolos and Barbarescos provide haunting aromatics of tar, raspberry, incense, tea, roses, and more. At times austere in their youth but well worth the wait, they pair beautifully with the hearty local cuisine starring veal in many forms, braised beef, pastas like tajarin and agnolotti, and of course, Alba’s famous white truffles.

Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Piemonte’s climate is continental, with baking hot summers and cold winters. Nebbiolo is only part of the story here: juicy, fruity Barberas and Dolcettos represent the bread and butter throughout the region, and other native grapes like Freisa, Croatina, and the white Arneis are also noteworthy. Value abounds in the Monferrato, while Alto Piemonte also has its share of thrills to provide.

Every corner of Piemonte is rich with tradition, especially when wine is concerned. It’s no wonder we have been singing the region’s praises for over forty years.

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Vintage Chart

Trust the great winemakers, trust the great vineyards. Your wine merchant might even be trustworthy. In the long run, that vintage strip may be the least important guide to quality on your bottle of wine.—Kermit Lynch