{"product_id":"paolo-scavino-barolo-bussia-vigna-fantini-docg-2021","title":"2021 Paolo Scavino Bussia Vigna Fantini Barolo | Dual 98 Points","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏆 98 Points | A Spectacular New Single-Vineyard Barolo from the Legendary Bussia Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBussia Is One of Barolo's Great Historic Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Debut Vintage of Vigna Fantini. Extraordinary Quality \u0026amp; Outstanding Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 98 Points – Kerin O'Keefe | 97 Points – Wine Enthusiast | 96 Points – Vinous | 96 Points – The Wine Advocate | 95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiemonte, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 98 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – Wine Enthusiast | 96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – The Wine Advocate | 95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $250 a bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are few vineyard names in Barolo more famous than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBussia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the commune of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonforte d'Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Bussia is one of Barolo's great historic crus, renowned for producing Nebbiolo of extraordinary depth, structure, perfume and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaolo Scavino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has added an exciting new chapter to the Bussia story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the debut standalone release from this vineyard and what an extraordinary debut it has been.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 points JamesSuckling.com. 98 points Kerin O'Keefe. 97 Wine Enthusiast. 96 Vinous. 96 Wine Advocate. 95 Wine Spectator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix major critics sitting between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 and 98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is an extraordinary level of critical acclaim for the first release of a new single-vineyard Barolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect an intensely perfumed and beautifully structured Barolo with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild raspberry and red cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorello cherry and dark plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose petals, iris and violets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquorice and sweet spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint, menthol and balsamic herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobacco, earth and mineral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine, polished and beautifully layered Nebbiolo tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is concentrated and powerful yet remarkably elegant, combining ripe red and dark fruits with vibrant acidity and beautifully polished tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is genuine Bussia depth here, but the cooler position of Vigna Fantini brings wonderful freshness and perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannins are firm yet velvety, giving the wine serious structure without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Barolo of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epower, perfume and precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with exceptional balance and a long, savoury, mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew producers have played a greater role in the modern history of Barolo than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaolo Scavino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Scavino estate has built an extraordinary portfolio of vineyards across the Barolo region, producing wines that combine the power and structure of Nebbiolo with remarkable purity, perfume and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigna Fantini represents an exciting new addition to that portfolio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated within the great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBussia MGA in Monforte d'Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the vineyard sits at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e370 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a southwest exposure and rocky, loose, sandy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe site is somewhat cooler than other sections of Bussia, helping preserve the freshness and aromatic intensity that makes the 2021 so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard has also become something of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“botanical garden” for the Scavino family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with different Nebbiolo clones and rootstocks being studied and cultivated within the site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 is the first standalone release of Bussia Vigna Fantini.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd judging by the extraordinary critical response, this could become a very important wine within the Scavino portfolio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite truffle risotto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-braised beef cheeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsso buco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild mushroom pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged Parmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy after extended decanting today or cellar confidently for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator sees potential development through to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2053\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving an indication of just how serious the ageing potential is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it matures, expect the youthful cherry, raspberry, rose and violet characters to develop classic mature Nebbiolo complexity of dried roses, truffle, leather, tobacco, forest floor, liquorice and exotic spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of concentrated fruit, fresh acidity and fine Nebbiolo tannins should allow this wine to evolve beautifully for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something particularly exciting about buying the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst vintage of a new single-vineyard Barolo from a great producer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when that vineyard happens to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBussia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the story becomes even more compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary debut—powerful yet elegant, intensely perfumed yet structured, with beautiful freshness and exceptional tannin quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the critics are almost universally enthusiastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 James Suckling. 98 Kerin O'Keefe. 97 Wine Enthusiast. 96 Vinous. 96 Wine Advocate. 95 Wine Spectator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Galloni described it as a tremendous debut and believes Vigna Fantini has the potential to eventually join the finest Barolos in the Scavino range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes this more than simply another highly rated Barolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the beginning of a new chapter for Paolo Scavino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is outstanding buying for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98-point single-vineyard Barolo from Bussia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly one carrying such an extraordinary run of critical acclaim and serious long-term cellaring potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe debut 2021 vintage of Paolo Scavino Bussia Vigna Fantini is a fascinating opportunity for Barolo collectors. 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