Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino

Cascina Dardi Bussia Superiore Barbera d'Alba

8.910 ratings

8.82 pro ratings

Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy

Barbera

Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.9

One of my favorite Italian producers. First time trying their Barbara and I really enjoy it. Rich red fruits and a bit savory.

One of my favorite Italian producers. First time trying their Barbara and I really enjoy it. Rich red fruits and a bit savory.

Oct 28th, 2018

Allison Lyzenga

8.7

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of oxidized apple skins, damp earth, dusty barrels, dried red fruit; developing; dry, high acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of oxidized apple skin, damp cellar, wet earth, subtle red fruit

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of oxidized apple skins, damp earth, dusty barrels, dried red fruit; developing; dry, high acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of oxidized apple skin, damp cellar, wet earth, subtle red fruit

1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2018

9.2

Just spent a relaxing hour with @Todd Abrams trying a bunch of different wines. Awesome with pasta and home made sauce. Just a nice easy drinking wine.

Just spent a relaxing hour with @Todd Abrams trying a bunch of different wines. Awesome with pasta and home made sauce. Just a nice easy drinking wine.

Feb 10th, 2018

8.9

Erik had this 6 years ago

Erik had this 6 years ago

May 22nd, 2020

9.0

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Sep 19th, 2018

Courtney Nichols

8.7

Courtney had this 8 years ago

Courtney had this 8 years ago

May 20th, 2018

Margaret Wehner

9.2

Margaret had this 8 years ago

Margaret had this 8 years ago

Feb 18th, 2018

8.9

Drew had this 8 years ago

Drew had this 8 years ago

Feb 11th, 2018

8.9

Kamall had this 8 years ago

Kamall had this 8 years ago

Feb 6th, 2018

8.7

JT had this 8 years ago

JT had this 8 years ago

Dec 28th, 2017