Firm and silky with resolved tannins

dry and mineral-charged Riesling with floral aromas and concentrated lime/lemon zest flavours

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By contrast there is plenty of verve to the bigger and richer but also more evidently mineraldriven flavors that possess notably better complexity on the citrus zest-suffused finish that is markedly dry in the context of what is typical for the vintage

The 2018 Barolo Cannubi is a bright and lively expression with wild fruit and cassis over a tight and elegant mouthfeel

Alessandro & Gian Fantino, Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva Size:12x750ml Firm and silky with resolvedThe 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