- Nebbiolo from the Bussia Vigna Fantini cru from Monforte d’Alba
- Planted at 450 meters above sea level with south/southwest orientation
- Planted in 2006, 2007, and 2010
- Soil type: Arenarie di Diano d’Alba
- Fruit harvested by hand after the 10th of October
- Submerged-cap maceration (10-12 days on avg) in stainless steel rotary fermenter
- Indigenous yeast fermentation (20-30 days on avg) in stainless steel
- Aged 20 months in large French oak cask and 3 months stainless steel, plus 14-16 months in bottle
- Approximately 350 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-SCV-28-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2025-01-31
"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."
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2025-01-07
"The 2021 Bussia Vigna Fantini is a deep, powerful wine. Dark cherry, spice, menthol and strong balsamic inflections all meld together. This especially virile, strapping Barolo packs a serious punch. Time in the glass brings out Bussia breadth as spiced, floral aromatics literally explode on the finish. This is a tremendous debut. I can see the Bussia Vigna Fantini joining the ranks of the very finest Barolos in this range."
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2025-01-30
"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"