followed by a reprise of minerality and lemon oil

all grand cru

Firm and silky with resolved tannins

this offers power in a graceful form

crammed into a single bottle

Alessandro & Gian Fantino, Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva Size:12x750ml followed by a reprise ofThe 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