Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions all wrapped in a solidly

all wrapped in a solidly long and mouth coating finish

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

has virtually no acidity and is aging beautifully

as it will almost certainly head for a slumber during which it will be impossible to evaluate with any accuracy

(93-96)/2026+

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions all wrapped in a solidlyThe 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