Barolo, DOCG, Cascina Francia
    Giacomo Conterno

    Barolo, DOCG, Cascina Francia, 2018

    96-98/100
    The Wine Independent
    95+/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £1,187.92

    2. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £1,187.92

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    1. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £1,139.92

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    Critic Reviews

    95+/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2018 Barolo Francia is powerful, deep and also a touch austere. It shows the edginess of all the 2018s, but also has a feeling of textural creaminess that adds tons of character. Spice, menthol, leather and a whole range of balsamic overtones build into the deep, imposing finish. Roberto Conterno decided to forego his Barolo Monfortino in 2018, opting instead to blend all the casks into his Francia bottling. When that happens, Francia often surprises down the road. That could very well turn out to be the case here.
    drinking window 2024 - 2043
    date of review 10/2022
    96-98/100
    Susan Hulme,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2018 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia is very densely concentrated with fine tannins but it is not revealing much yet as it is so young. When tasted in May 2022 it was due to be bottled the following month. It is deep ruby in color with perfumed violet and freesia aromas on the nose, with oak spice notes. The tannins are firm but beautifully refined as you would expect from this producer. At the moment, the wine is like a beautiful statue, immaculately carved and pristine but not revealing very much. Roberto Conterno felt this wine needed 18 months before approaching and that it will last for 40 years.
    drinking window 2024 - 2055
    date of review 07/2022

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Italy
    Region:
    Piedmont
    Appellation:
    Barolo
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Nebbiolo
    abv:
    15%

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