Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino
Cascina Dardi Bussia Barbera d'Alba
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
One of my favorite Italian producers. First time trying their Barbara and I really enjoy it. Rich red fruits and a bit savory.
One of my favorite Italian producers. First time trying their Barbara and I really enjoy it. Rich red fruits and a bit savory.
Oct 28th, 2018
Ripe, rich. Balsamic vinegar notes. Mineral. Black cherry fruit. Bit hot.
Ripe, rich. Balsamic vinegar notes. Mineral. Black cherry fruit. Bit hot.
2 people found it helpfulMay 12th, 2016
Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of oxidized apple skins, damp earth, dusty barrels, dried red fruit; developing; dry, high acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of oxidized apple skin, damp cellar, wet earth, subtle red fruit
Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of oxidized apple skins, damp earth, dusty barrels, dried red fruit; developing; dry, high acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of oxidized apple skin, damp cellar, wet earth, subtle red fruit
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2018
A standard Barbera by all metrics. Lacks some of the tar and cherry notes in the best examples of this grape. Better on day 2.
A standard Barbera by all metrics. Lacks some of the tar and cherry notes in the best examples of this grape. Better on day 2.
Apr 12th, 2017
Nice, juicy, , blackcherry, i felt light bodied...nice sunday sipper with roast chicken
Nice, juicy, , blackcherry, i felt light bodied...nice sunday sipper with roast chicken
Nov 7th, 2016A veritable workhorse around pasta chefs, the first half of this bottle had been tasted in a half-dozen restaurants by chefs over the past six weeks, with very little oxidation. Time had come for the coup-de-grace at Chateau Vinebuzz in tonight's dinner with asparagus, chanterelles, and a simmered beef sauce over rotelli.
A veritable workhorse around pasta chefs, the first half of this bottle had been tasted in a half-dozen restaurants by chefs over the past six weeks, with very little oxidation. Time had come for the coup-de-grace at Chateau Vinebuzz in tonight's dinner with asparagus, chanterelles, and a simmered beef sauce over rotelli.
Oct 8th, 2016
Seems like the perfect amount of bottle age for this wine. Soft and full with a food friendly balance of fruit and earth.
Seems like the perfect amount of bottle age for this wine. Soft and full with a food friendly balance of fruit and earth.
Jun 6th, 2016
Lighter in body than the 2011, but every bit as good. How did MacArthur miss out on the 2012?!
Lighter in body than the 2011, but every bit as good. How did MacArthur miss out on the 2012?!
Mar 7th, 2016
Revealing a wonderfully expressive bouquet of dark fruits, licorice, sweet florals and minerals. On the palate, I found focused black cherry fruit with hints of spice and dark earth, which lasted well into the finish along with a juicy bump of brisk acidity that made the mouth water. This is a classically-styled Barbera that will give a lot of pleasure to fans of the old-world style.
Revealing a wonderfully expressive bouquet of dark fruits, licorice, sweet florals and minerals. On the palate, I found focused black cherry fruit with hints of spice and dark earth, which lasted well into the finish along with a juicy bump of brisk acidity that made the mouth water. This is a classically-styled Barbera that will give a lot of pleasure to fans of the old-world style.
Dec 24th, 2015