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1996 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Bussia Vigna dei Dardi
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 20
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aagrawal wrote: 90 points
December 11, 2022 - Stood up for a few weeks and decanted off 2oz of sediment. Light ruby with significant bricking consistent with its age; aromatic, roses, significant balsamic, savory tamari; palate is light bodied, well integrated tannins, superb sweet and savory interplay with soy and balsamic, high but balanced acidity gives the wine vibrancy and lift, balanced 13.5% alcohol, fruit is mostly faded but plenty of tertiary sweetness to replace it; finish is medium length. A very lovely, fully mature Monforte Barolo, at the right time to drink it. 90
2 hours decanted: Largely unchanged, not better or worse. Well balanced overall, though on the simpler side for an aged barolo. -
Capt K Likes this wine: 89 points
October 11, 2020 - Amazing. Cork was slightly dry. Decanted for 3 hours.
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Capt K wrote:
October 10, 2020 - Amazing
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Nanda wrote: 92 points
December 17, 2017 - Decanted for ~9 hours. This is in a lovely spot. An elegant Monforte with silky tannins, soft maturing red cherry fruit with dried florals and licorice throughout. Will certainly hold for 10+ years but it's plenty enjoyable and mature today.
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winemaker Likes this wine: 92 points
November 12, 2017 - Last bottle. This is drinking well. Tannins are mostly resolved. Nice sappy quality.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Bussia Vigna dei Dardi
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 46 (35%)
- Consumed 87 (65%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
67% Like It 3 votes
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- CountryItaly
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- AppellationBarolo
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