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Barbera d’Alba, Francia 2019

Giacomo Conterno

Case Format: 6x75cl

Max score: 94.0

Giacomo Conterno is an Italian estate located on the outskirts of Monforte d’Alba in Piedmont, south of the Barolo DOCG zone. Best known for two great Barolos: the Cascina Francia and the Monfortino Riserva, both of which are long-lived and earthy The Monfortino Riserva Barolo is aged for at least seven years in very large oak casks called botti, avoiding excessive vanillin sweetness. Production levels for the Barbera and Cascina Francia Barolo reach 20,000 bottles each year. In exceptional years, around 7000 bottles of Riserva may be produced.

IN BOND

CRITIC REVIEWS

94+
Monica Larner

The 2019 Barbera dAlba Vigna Francia is all about precision, power and a meticulous orderly approach that brings new intervals of increased aromatic intensity with each sip and swirl of the glass. The wine can be characterized as exceptionally direct and frank, and these qualities are especially well executed in this classic vintage. Barbera is cultivated at the top and the lower parts of the Francia vineyard, and this wine carries slightly more fruit weight and structure compared to the Cerretta. Francia also ends with distinctly mineral or graphite-like notes with iron or rust.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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MAX CRITIC SCORE

94.0

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