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Nebbiolo from Castiglione Falletto, Barolo

Cascina Fontana Barolo 2016

Undoubtedly the best Fontana Barolo Classico I’ve had! Brooding yet open - perhaps explained by the mix of Castiglione Falletto (brooding) and La Morra (open) fruit.Undoubtedly the best Fontana Barolo Classico I’ve had. A little sappy, resinous (in a nice way)  layer of tannin combines with ripe even line of nutty tannin, fruit comes, building through the mid palate and lingers. This just needs time. It has that Castiglione Falleto youthful brooding nature to it. Give it a couple of yea

Vintage 2016
$175
$168ea in any 3+
$161ea in any 6+

Nebbiolo from Castiglione Falletto, Barolo

Cascina Fontana Barolo ‘Commune di Castiglione Falletto’ 2016

This is an impressive beverage! There are things happening here that are very good. The textural elements: dusty, even long tannins, that are just a little bolder than the 2015 and will benefit from 3-5 years before you crack a bottle. The fading flowers are more prominent than in the classico and red fruit more dominant with excellent length and delicacy. It has wonderful development, layered complexity that you need not pick apart. Simply enjoy a wine full of personality.A consistent r

Vintage 2016
$240
$230ea in any 3+
$220ea in any 6+

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