Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino
Cascina Dardi Bussia Barbera d'Alba
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
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
The Fantino bros do it again! What a lovely, elegant Barbera. Real fresh and pretty, just how they should be.
The Fantino bros do it again! What a lovely, elegant Barbera. Real fresh and pretty, just how they should be.
Dec 15th, 2015
Bit of funk and earth, highly layered and a bit chewy. Way more serious that the price would indicate. Nice. Purchased at MWC
Bit of funk and earth, highly layered and a bit chewy. Way more serious that the price would indicate. Nice. Purchased at MWC
Sep 25th, 2016
Medium bodied, full bouquet. Dirt, leather, floral, dark red fruit, a little funk.
Medium bodied, full bouquet. Dirt, leather, floral, dark red fruit, a little funk.
Apr 17th, 2016
One of the best daily drinkers, IMHO.
One of the best daily drinkers, IMHO.
Sep 23rd, 2015
