Giacomo Conterno: Barolo

: Nebbiolo 100%

: rød, tør; 14,5% Vol.; Drikkemoden: 2020–2046

: rig på tanniner; struktureret; velsmagende & krydret

: Suckling: 98/100; Parker: 95/100; Galloni: 94–97/100

: Italien, Piedmont

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Giacomo Conterno, Loc. Ornati,2, 12065 Monforte D'alba (CN), ITALIEN

Suckling om: Barolo Francia

-- Suckling: A gorgeous nose of orange peel, plums and light walnuts. Some wet earth. Full to medium body with a compacted center palate. A tight ball of ripe, fine tannins. Minerals and hot stones underneath. Serious structure. No Monfortino was made so it's all here. Better in 2022. 98/100

Parker om: Barolo Francia

-- Parker: Since the 2010 vintage, this wine is named Francia (not Cascina Francia) to keep with the new Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive (or official cru naming) in Barolo and Barbaresco. The 2012 Barolo Francia is a seductive and silky expression that flows gracefully over the palate with power and determination. The nose is expressive, and decidedly more articulate than many of the more muted wines made by neighboring estates in this warm vintage. The quality of the mouthfeel is of special interest. This beautiful Barolo already shows stunning texture, richness and integrity, despite this very early preview tasting. I tasted this wine in barrel shortly before bottling. 95/100

Galloni om: Barolo Francia

-- Galloni: The 2012 Barolo Francia is dark, virile and intense, with a huge center of fruit to match its distinctly brooding personality. Today, the 2012 also comes across as quite closed in on itself, but there is a level of pure depth here that is absolutely compelling. Conterno has decided not to bottle a Monfortino, so there is good reason to think the bottled Francia has the potential to be stellar. 94-97/100

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Roberto Conterno er traditionalist: 35 dages mæskefermentering! Ingen barriques, selvfølgelig, men traditionelle fade, ingen klaring, ingen filtrering.

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