Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions An airy red pinot fruit

An airy red pinot fruit nose nuanced by a lovely mix of game

I can only imagine how proud Giovanni Conterno would be if he could see (and taste

there is a sense of a winery changing tack and in my opinion

This is more discreet and reserved with wonderfully pure notes of red

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions An airy red pinot fruitThe 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