Fontanabianca Barbaresco Bordini 2021

The 2021 Fontanabianca Barbaresco Bordini is a refined and site-specific expression from the esteemed Bordini cru in Neive. The 2021 vintage in Piedmont is highly regarded for its classical balance and aromatic precision. This wine offers an elegant bouquet of crushed raspberries, wild cherries, and blue flowers, accented by sophisticated notes of sandalwood, iron, and white truffle. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and tightly wound, showcasing the Cru's characteristic minerality and vibrant acidity. The tannins are firm yet remarkably fine-grained, providing a structural backbone that ensures significant aging potential. The finish is long and savory, marked by a lingering floral and spicy persistence.

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The Fontanabianca 2021 Barbaresco Bordini, in the bottle with the black label, represents a step up in terms of focus and power over the village bottling. This wine is extremely direct and linear with red and purple fruits, crushed stone and herbs. Nebbiolo grapes come from 60-year-old vineyards. This is another historic family parcel near the Tanaro River on clay limestone soils with prominent veins of sand. This location means slightly warmer temperatures and more humidity in certain vintages. Otherwise, the quality of the soils contributes to the finesse and elegance of this wine. Production is 10,000 bottles.

94 Points - James Suckling

Fresh and floral in aroma, this medium-bodied wine offers charming rose petal, orange rind and rooibos tea aromas followed by tangy raspberries, citrus and red cherry tones with good depth and length on the finish. Best from 2027.