2013 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Bussia Cascina Dardi
Community Tasting Note
aagrawal wrote:
Thursday, November 29, 2018 - Paternity Leave (including Thanksgiving); 11/5/2018-12/8/2018: Coravin 11/29/18. Comparing Jancis Robinson's 1 glass with Zalto Burgundy. Light clear ruby; Zalto: High intensity aromatics, rose petal, red wild strawberries, JR: High intensity aromatics, red wild strawberries, rose petal, accentuates the fruit in a slightly sweeter way than the Zalto, and a bit more easily noticeable than the Zalto which required a bit of thought. With a bit of swirling, the Zalto gets to the same ease of aromatics, perhaps needs a bit more aeration to fill the larger headspace? On palate: JR: light bodied, prominent high tannins but smooth and approachable, plenty of red fruits throughout; medium-long finish. Zalto: no different.
Overall thought I was going to clearly love the Zalto Burgundy for Barolo, but I kept switching preferences throughout. JR was easier to appreciate on the nose immediately at first, but the Zalto picked up with some swirling and then matched and exceeded the Jancis Robinson. Edge to the Zalto, but respectable showing for the Jancis Robinson and I do think JR would make a reasonable all-in-one glass for almost all wines.
As for the wine, showy aromatics, approachable tannins, and plenty of juicy fruit makes for an irresistible wine, especially for its price ($40). Classic, balanced, showing well now and likely with a lot of evolution ahead. Even just based on tonight's experience, I'm happy I opened the bottle. 93++
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Comment posted by Justin S:
11/29/2018 8:39:00 PM - Sounds like this is good to drink now and later. If you only had one bottle, would you wait to try?
Comment posted by aagrawal:
11/29/2018 10:44:00 PM - Actually, no. If I had one bottle, I would drink it now. It is great now. It might be better one day, but I don’t think that day will be for at least 10 years, and if I had just one bottle I don’t think I would be able to hold it that long.
If it helps, I was actually surprised at how well it is drinking now. It was unexpected for me, and a pleasant surprise. It is the only note on CellarTracker though, so it’s just one experience and one data point.