Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo 2009

Giacomo Conterno is an Italian estate in Piedmont; best known for their great Monfortino Riserva.  Their Barolos are among the most beautiful wines in the world.

Review

"Because Monfortino was not produced this vintage, the 2009 Barolo Cascina Francia benefits from the extra fruit that would have otherwise gone toward the world's most celebrated Barolo Riserva. I tasted the 2009 Barolo Cascina Francia in barrel two years ago and am delighted by its steady evolution. This is a wine of sophisticated intensity and persuasion. The bouquet peels back to reveal dark fruit, liquorice, tar and dried rose. The vintage was warm, resulting in extra plumpness and roundness in terms of mouthfeel." - 96pts, Wine Advocate