Cascina Fontana, Barolo other_regions_australia 20% Cabernet Franc and the

20% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon is the product of a cool year in Napa

spice-tinged dark berries and pungent flowers are sharpened by sneaky mineral and spice flourishes

I came back to my sample 24 hours later and appreciated the perfectly aligned and integrated character of the tannins

This is quite cool and restrained with its airy red currant

Cascina Fontana, Barolo other_regions_australia 20% Cabernet Franc and theMario Fontana blends grapes from Castiglione Falletto and La Morra, the former bringing power, the latter softness. The wine spends three years in large barrels and concrete. Rose and jasmine aromas and a balanced palate display what Barolo lovers would term pure classicism.