Guido Rivella, Barbaresco Fausoni Vintage:2018 There is a phenolic hint

There is a phenolic hint (think nut or olive oil) to the smoky mix of petrol

focused and very long finish

This big boy demands patience

palate-staining red fruit and floral pastille flavors show impressive depth and heft

Guido Rivella, Barbaresco Fausoni Vintage:2018 There is a phenolic hintThe 2016 Barbaresco Fausoni, here in its debut vintage, is powerful and dense, with tons of energy and plenty of reserve. Wild cherry, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs gradually reveal themselves, but ultimately, the 2016 is a Barbaresco that needs time to fully come together. Its promise and potential are both evident. Stylistically, the Fausoni is a bit austere, as wines from this Neive site tend to be. Antonio Galloni