Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino - Barbera d'Alba Superiore "Cascina Dardi" 2022 (750ml)
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Varietal | Barbera |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 203303 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Description
Somewhat unique as far as red-wine regions go, Piedmont boasts three outstanding grape varieties that star in their own, distinct bottlings. Barbera—not to be confused with Barolo or Barbaresco, villages known for world-class Nebbiolo—is one of those grapes, and it is notable in its versatility. It can be fashioned into lighter vini da tavola, suitable for a lunch break, or more robust, complex cuvées that you want to sip throughout the night. Originating from a great terroir and having aged over a year according to superiore standards, this bottling from Alessandro and Gian Natale Fantino belongs in the latter camp.
With succulent fruit and refreshing acidity, it is remarkably full-flavored. It speaks boldly, asking to be paired with hearty winter meals or lighter spring fare, ensuring a delightful match thanks to its food-friendly nature. Notes of wild red fruit and a nice, firm tannin will match well with a variety of dishes.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Cascina Dardi marries the exotic ripeness of this warm, very dry year with the classic mid-weight structure that is such a signature here. Readers should expect a racy, super-ripe Barbera with plenty of succulent fruit and plush contours, all wrapped into a medium-bodied frame.
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