2003 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Bussia Vigna dei Dardi

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  1/19/2018 - Mossrose wrote: 92 Points

  First time this wine has shown a brown tinge in the color and a slight whiff of butterscotch, both of which suggest some oxidation. But the mouth shows a good balance of red and black cherry fruit, a softened texture, rounded and drying tannin, and bright acidity. Overall, the wine is enjoyable by itself, and proved to be very good with most foods, including working surprisingly well with a spicy soup.

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  7/15/2017 - Mossrose wrote: 93 Points

  A fine example of how an aged Barolo becomes more enjoyable. Very dark red for a Barolo, just short of opaque. At 14 years old, has definitely improved. Nothing lean or harsh in the nose. The mouth entry is now smooth, openly fruity, and coating, versus grippy, astringent, and tightly wound. Much more texture and glide in the taste. Overall, the best this wine has ever been. Enjoyable now with food and by itself, but can be readily kept for at least 5 more years.

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  10/13/2012 - Edzo wrote: 89 Points

  Good, but not very complex. Light to medium on the palate with some floral notes to sccompany the smokey cherry.

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  9/15/2012 - vinole wrote: 89 Points

  Not as interesting on the nose as most barolo. Light to medium body with medium to high acidity and lighter in color than most of its age. Dark cherry fruit with a fair bit of earthiness and dried spices on the finish. The acidity intensified and fruit faded some over time.

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  7/17/2011 - Dbhive wrote: 80 Points

  Drank this bottle with dinner at home. Tasted a bit "thin" to me. WIll be interesting to compare with older vintages.

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