Guido Rivella, Barbaresco Fausoni Vintage:2018 Les Quartz and the Cuvee

Les Quartz and the Cuvee Reserve) in any vintage

This is really quite pretty

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

rustic and youthfully austere finale

vinified in stainless and raised in wood)

Guido Rivella, Barbaresco Fausoni Vintage:2018 Les Quartz and the CuveeThe 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