Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions Anticipated maturity

Anticipated maturity

all wrapped in a solidly long and mouth coating finish

From top to bottom

Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004

It has already started developing some tertiary notes and shows some graphite and wet slate notes

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions Anticipated maturityThe recently bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is, as expected, somewhat closed down at this stage from an aromatic perspective. That said, it is impossible to ignore the wines richness and depth, both of which are impressive. With time in the glass hints of sweet roses, cherries, spices and tar emerge, all framed by impeccably silky tannins. As always, readers should taste this wine as soon as possible, as it will almost certainly head for a