Alessandro E Gian Natale Fantino Rosso Dei Dardi 2022

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo with a small percentage of Barbera (traditional blend from Dardi)
Appellation: Langhe Rosso DOC
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont – Monforte d’Alba (Bussia/Dardi area)
Producer: Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino
Winemaker: Alessandro Fantino
Vineyard: Old-vine parcels on the Dardi subzone of Bussia, one of Monforte’s most historic slopes
Soil: Compact clay-limestone (calcareous marl)
Farming: Organic-leaning; hand-harvested
Alcohol: 14.0%
Fermentation: Native yeasts; spontaneous fermentation in stainless/wood; gentle extraction; aged 12–18 months in older Slavonian botti; bottled unfined and unfiltered

Tasting Note:
A fragrant, energetic Langhe Rosso that tastes unmistakably of Monforte. Bright red cherry, pomegranate, and cranberry are layered with blood orange, and subtle spice notes. The palate is taut and vibrant—fine, sandy tannins, brisk acidity, and a long, mineral finish lifted by that Dardi limestone. Silky yet structured, it’s a beautiful “everyday Nebbiolo” that still carries the soul of a great Barolo site. Pair with mushroom pasta, roasted meats, polenta with ragu, or aged cheeses.

About the Producer:
Brothers Alessandro and Gian Natale Fantino are among the quiet traditionalists of Monforte d’Alba. After decades working with the same historic parcels in Dardi, they farm and vinify with a steady, minimal-intervention hand: native fermentations, older botti, long gentle élevage, and total respect for site. Their wines are pure, honest expressions of Nebbiolo grown on some of Bussia’s most storied soils—perfumed, structured, and deeply rooted in place. Rosso dei Dardi is their most approachable bottling, offering Barolo-adjacent character with a softer frame and earlier-drinking charm.