"Crafted from Nebbiolo grown at 450 m in the Arenarie di Diano d’Alba soils of the historic Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba, this Barolo shows remarkable tension and depth. The nose opens with rose petals, dried violet, wild strawberry, red currant, and a hint of blood orange zest, layered with licorice, fennel seed, and subtle minty alpine notes. On the palate, it is precise and elegant yet firmly structured, with fine-grained tannins, bright red-cherry fruit, savory tobacco, crushed stone minerality, and a lingering note of sweet spice from large cask aging. The long, taut and mineral-driven finish reflects the altitude and late October harvest, promising graceful evolution over the next two decades." —winemaker
James Suckling: 98
Wine Advocate: 96, Wine Enthusiast: 97
James Suckling: 98
Wine Advocate: 96, Wine Enthusiast: 97
"Crafted from Nebbiolo grown at 450 m in the Arenarie di Diano d’Alba soils of the historic Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba, this Barolo shows remarkable tension and depth. The nose opens with rose petals, dried violet, wild strawberry, red currant, and a hint of blood orange zest, layered with licorice, fennel seed, and subtle minty alpine notes. On the palate, it is precise and elegant yet firmly structured, with fine-grained tannins, bright red-cherry fruit, savory tobacco, crushed stone minerality, and a lingering note of sweet spice from large cask aging. The long, taut and mineral-driven finish reflects the altitude and late October harvest, promising graceful evolution over the next two decades." —winemaker
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"A super-fresh and elegant Barolo with leafy lightness, red currants, watermelon, licorice and a touch of sweet violets on the nose. Slight sweetness on the palate, with a lot of minty flavors, a full body, fresh acidity and quite firm yet velvety tannins. Great overall harmony, with a savory aftertaste and a lavish finish. Approachable even now, but will age nicely." —James Suckling
"Dark plum and blackberry roll in first, layered with violet, licorice, and a cooling thread of mint. It's the kind of wine that fills the room before you even take a sip. The palate is rich and enveloping, yet a streak of acidity and savory lift keeps it agile. Tannins are firm but polished, offering structure without weight. From a newly bottled voice in Bussia, Vigna Fantini arrives not with hesitation but with confidence, showing the kind of layered complexity that suggests it's been part of the conversation all along. A bold, beautiful opening chapter. Drink from 2027." —Wine Enthusiast
"The Scavino family bought this site in Monforte d'Alba in 2019, and this is the newest wine added to the portfolio. The Paolo Scavino 2021 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini has a lot of fruit freshness with raspberry and wild blueberry. From a cool site at 370 meters above sea level with southwest exposures, the soils are rocky with loose sand. The family describes this as their "botanical garden" becauase it is a vineyard that sees a lot of experimentation with clones and rootstocks. They say that the learning curve with Bussia was great and they needed a few years to understand how to best draw out its character (fruit from leased vineyards in Bussia previously was blended into the classic Barolo). This wine delivers a floral bouquet with violets and lilac. The tannic structure of this wine is different in that it results in full-bodied, rich and velvety sensations." —Wine Advocate
"A super-fresh and elegant Barolo with leafy lightness, red currants, watermelon, licorice and a touch of sweet violets on the nose. Slight sweetness on the palate, with a lot of minty flavors, a full body, fresh acidity and quite firm yet velvety tannins. Great overall harmony, with a savory aftertaste and a lavish finish. Approachable even now, but will age nicely." —James Suckling
"Dark plum and blackberry roll in first, layered with violet, licorice, and a cooling thread of mint. It's the kind of wine that fills the room before you even take a sip. The palate is rich and enveloping, yet a streak of acidity and savory lift keeps it agile. Tannins are firm but polished, offering structure without weight. From a newly bottled voice in Bussia, Vigna Fantini arrives not with hesitation but with confidence, showing the kind of layered complexity that suggests it's been part of the conversation all along. A bold, beautiful opening chapter. Drink from 2027." —Wine Enthusiast
"The Scavino family bought this site in Monforte d'Alba in 2019, and this is the newest wine added to the portfolio. The Paolo Scavino 2021 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini has a lot of fruit freshness with raspberry and wild blueberry. From a cool site at 370 meters above sea level with southwest exposures, the soils are rocky with loose sand. The family describes this as their "botanical garden" becauase it is a vineyard that sees a lot of experimentation with clones and rootstocks. They say that the learning curve with Bussia was great and they needed a few years to understand how to best draw out its character (fruit from leased vineyards in Bussia previously was blended into the classic Barolo). This wine delivers a floral bouquet with violets and lilac. The tannic structure of this wine is different in that it results in full-bodied, rich and velvety sensations." —Wine Advocate
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