Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions I also tasted Conterno’s first

I also tasted Conterno’s first wines from his newly-acquired vineyard in Cerretta

all wrapped in a solidly long and mouth coating finish

I imagine it will reward readers lucky enough to own it with several decades of exceptional drinking

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Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions I also tasted Conterno’s firstThe recently bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is, as expected, somewhat closed down at this stage from an aromatic perspective. That said, it is impossible to ignore the wines richness and depth, both of which are impressive. With time in the glass hints of sweet roses, cherries, spices and tar emerge, all framed by impeccably silky tannins. As always, readers should taste this wine as soon as possible, as it will almost certainly head for a