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 Producer:
Alessandro & Gian
Natale Fantino - Vigna dei Dardi
Region: Piemonte
DOC(G):
Barolo
Barbera d'Alba
Dolcetto d'Alba
Langhe
About the Producer:
Alessandro Fantino
spent ten years as winemaker for the legendary Bartolo
Mascarello before starting his own small winery with his brother
Gian Natale. The estate is the only one in the center of the old city
at Monforte d’Alba, and the cellar, parts of which date as far
back as the 1600’s, is a lovely sight worth visiting just for
its aesthetic qualities. Their vineyards are limited to under 10 hectares
contained in the Vigna dei Dardi site, which imparts an unusually
clear rendition of specific vintages. Like Mascarello, the Fantino
brothers are wholeheartedly dedicated to the traditions of the Langhe,
and they harbor a profound respect for Mother Nature. Along with their
classic Barolo, Barbera,
and Rosso, they distinguish themselves with a passito wine (now known
as ‘Nepas’) made from grapes that are dried on rush mats
for three months, during which time the fruit undergoes a slight onset
of grey mold.
Featured Wine(s):
Alessandro
& Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Vigna dei Dardi
Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Vigna dei Dardi Ris.
Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Barbera d'Alba Vigna dei Dardi
Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Dolcetto d'Alba
Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Rosso dei Dardi
Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Nepas (Nebbiolo Passito)
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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