the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit notes interplaying with firm

pencil lead and cardamom

that underlying stony minerality and a huge finish

Belle Croix

This 2005 reveals a beautiful black cherry and cassis-scented nose

Guido Rivella, Barbaresco Fausoni Vintage:2016 the palate is complex andThe 2016 Barbaresco Fausoni, here in its debut vintage, is powerful and dense, with tons of energy and plenty of reserve. Wild cherry, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs gradually reveal themselves, but ultimately, the 2016 is a Barbaresco that needs time to fully come together. Its promise and potential are both evident. Stylistically, the Fausoni is a bit austere, as wines from this Neive site tend to be. Antonio Galloni