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Giacomo Conterno - Barolo Francia 2018

Price: $399.99

Sale Price: $299.98

* Not eligible for case discounts
Producer Giacomo Conterno
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Varietal Nebbiolo
Vintage 2018
Sku 12107460
Size 750ml
 
WA
94-97

Wine Advocate: 94-97 Points

Of the three Barolo samples I tasted from barrel (including Arione and Cerretta, which are also from Serralunga d'Alba), the Giacomo Conterno 2018 Barolo Francia was the furthest behind and the hardest to pin down at this stage in its infancy. I have opened my range of scores accordingly to compensate for the magical unknowns that are likely to occur as the wine moves toward greater harmony and integration before its commercial release. The wine is linear and pointedly focused, lacking the width and volume it will gain when given more time to flesh out and relax. The aromas are also quite primary and simple at this point, with dark cherry and even a hint of ripe strawberry ceding gradually to grilled herb, blue flower and baked brick. This vintage of Barolo Francia will require patience.

 

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