About Barolo Bussia "Cascina Dardi"
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Price Range
- $50-70
- US retail, ex-tax
The estate's flagship Barolo, sourced entirely from the Fantino brothers' holdings in the Dardi section of the Bussia cru in Monforte d'Alba. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in traditional Slavonian oak botti, it is bottled with minimal filtration and low added sulfur. Sturdy and structured yet textured and velvety, it shows bright, toothsome black fruit alongside the classic tar-and-roses character of traditional Barolo.
One of the most honest, unmanipulated expressions of Bussia available today — proof that a single, small cru holding can rival wines from far larger, more famous estates.
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A structured, traditional-style Barolo — best enjoyed after a few years of bottle age or a long decant.
Food Pairings
A natural match for braised beef, bollito misto, and aged Piedmontese cheeses such as Castelmagno. Its firm tannins also stand up well to game dishes and truffle-based preparations.
When to drink it
Special dinners, milestone celebrations, pairing with slow-cooked meat dishes
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from ~40+ year-old vines on the south-facing Dardi slope of Bussia. Fermented with indigenous yeasts; aged in large Slavonian oak botti; bottled with minimal filtration and low sulfur additions.
About the producer
A. & G. FantinoTraditional Barolo mastery from the heart of the Bussia cru.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does A. & G. Fantino's Barolo Bussia taste like?
- It shows dense black fruit, dried rose petal, tar, and licorice, framed by firm, grippy tannins and bright acidity typical of traditional Nebbiolo.
- How long should I age or decant it?
- It benefits from at least 5-10 years of bottle age, or a 2-3 hour decant if opened young, to soften its structured tannins.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Braised or roasted red meats, game, and aged hard cheeses stand up well to its tannic structure.
- How is this different from the Riserva bottling?
- The Riserva comes from the same Dardi vineyard but from a stricter selection, aged longer before release, resulting in greater depth and aging potential.
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