Paolo Scavino Barolo Bussia-Fantini 2022
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The Land
The Bussia is one of the most storied MGAs in the Barolo zone, a broad amphitheater of south-facing slopes above Monforte d'Alba. Vigna Fantini sits within the MGA at roughly 370-450 meters elevation, southwest-facing, on Arenarie di Diani d'Alba soils: compressed sandstone with loose sand, more draining and less fertile than the heavier clay-limestone of La Morra. Monforte has historically produced Barolo of firm structure and considerable tannic backbone. Vigna Fantini was acquired by the Scavino family around 2019 and is their first parcel in Monforte d'Alba; the 2022 is only the second vintage released under the Bussia-Fantini label.
The Wine
100% Nebbiolo from Vigna Fantini. Fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, 8-12 days of skin contact, 20-30 days of total alcoholic fermentation. Aged 10 months in neutral French oak barrels, then 12 months in large casks, followed by 10 months in stainless steel and at least 10 months in bottle before release. The 2022 growing season was relentlessly hot and dry across Piedmont, the second consecutive drought year, with yields down 20-45% and smaller, thicker-skinned fruit. The surviving wines are on the more open and accessible side of the Barolo spectrum: dark cherry, dried fig, iron, tobacco leaf, and the sandy tannic grip that defines Monforte. There is genuine freshness underneath.
The People
Paolo Scavino was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto. The estate was built into a modern reference for the appellation by Enrico Scavino; his daughters Enrica and Elisa, the fourth generation, now lead the winery. They farm 30 hectares across eight of the eleven communes of the Barolo DOCG, with holdings in Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, La Morra, Novello, Serralunga d'Alba, Verduno, Roddi, and Monforte d'Alba. Vigna Fantini is the family's first holding in Monforte and, in their words, a botanical garden for experimentation with Nebbiolo clones and rootstocks on this distinctive sandy soil. Imported by Skurnik Wines.
Food Pairing
Barolo from Monforte wants a substantial table: black truffle risotto, braised oxtail with red wine and rosemary, tagliata di manzo with aged Parmigiano, or slow-cooked lamb shoulder with white beans and herbs. Decant one to two hours; this wine will develop for another decade or more.
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Piedmont, framed by the Alps in northwestern Italy, is a land of rolling hills and carefully cultivated vineyards. The continental climate, with its cold winters and warm summers, creates prime conditions for the Nebbiolo grape, which dominates much of the region's red wine production. The Langhe area is home to Barolo and Barbaresco, structured red wines known for their complex aromas, firm tannins, and aging potential. While Nebbiolo is the dominant grape of Piedmont, the region also makes interesting white wines like those from Arneis and Timorasso. Alto Piemonte is a separate region in the north with its own distinctive expressions of Nebbiolo, alongside other red grape varietals.
Italy - Piedmont
Nebbiolo, a prestigious grape from Italy's Piedmont region, is celebrated for its profound truffle and rose aromas, complex flavors, and ability to age gracefully thanks to strong acidity and tannins, producing the renowned Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
