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2023 Rosso Dei Dardi
A. & G. Fantino
Nebbiolo may be the last grape variety you expect in a juicy, chillable red, but that is exactly what Alessandro and Gian Natale Fantino have done using young vines in the esteemed Barolo commune of Monforte d’Alba. By means of a gentle vinification and short tank aging, the brothers fashion a whimsical expression of this noble grape that captures its beguiling perfume without the deep structure that demands bottle age or substantial food pairings. Expect to taste delicious purple berries, with the variety’s trademark zesty acidity enlivening the supple, grapey finish.
—Anthony Lynch
| Wine Type: | red |
| Vintage: | 2023 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | Nebbiolo |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Piedmont |
| Producer: | A. & G. Fantino |
| Winemaker: | Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino |
| Vineyard: | Planted in 2015; 8 ha total |
| Soil: | Sandy Clay |
| Aging: | Aged in stainless steel tank for 6 months |
| Farming: | Sustainable |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
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About The Producer
A. & G. Fantino
About The Region
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 Mentality
Vintage Chart Mentality
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