This extremely promising and stylish effort will need to develop better depth to merit the upper end of my projected range but if it does this could be brilliant

(89-91)/2015+

vinous palate with a lively and intense freshness supported by finely-judged acidity

Very unusual nose – almost smells of caramel

The visit was capped off by previews of the 2004 Cristal and the as-yet-unreleased Cristal Rose

Cascina Fontana, Barolo Vintage:2009 This extremely promising and stylishMario 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.