Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barbera d'Alba

9.225 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dan Murphy

Territory Manager for Anvil Wine Company

9.0

Needs more time

Needs more time

May 21st, 2018
Joe Campanale

Beverage Director/Partner dell’anima, L’Artusi, Anfora, and L’Apicio

9.4

Apogee of Barbera - even in the 2013 vintage - ripe but textured

Apogee of Barbera - even in the 2013 vintage - ripe but textured

Nov 28th, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

The essence of Barbera! Period.

The essence of Barbera! Period.

Nov 23rd, 2016
Richard Haynes

#Barbera that makes many Barolos look bad. This '13 is great now, but I'm sure it will be drinking even better in a few years.

#Barbera that makes many Barolos look bad. This '13 is great now, but I'm sure it will be drinking even better in a few years.

Mar 1st, 2017
Gemma Craven

Deliciousness 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Deliciousness 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Jan 19th, 2017
Dario Tolone

tradition.

tradition.

Jan 1st, 2017
Brian Falbo

One of my favorites. I'm always glad to have a chance to have this one.

One of my favorites. I'm always glad to have a chance to have this one.

Mar 2nd, 2016
Young Bock Lee

Vigna Francia. Deep purple on the core, with hint of red ruby on the rim. Complex aromas consists of hint of oxidized cherry, leather, tabacco, flowers and fresh red plum as well. Med body, med p acid, med p intensity, med tannin, med p finish, soft and silky texture. Acid kick on the first palate but hint of tabaccoish structure follows after that. Recommend to age minimum two years in the bottle, drink in 10 years.

Vigna Francia. Deep purple on the core, with hint of red ruby on the rim. Complex aromas consists of hint of oxidized cherry, leather, tabacco, flowers and fresh red plum as well. Med body, med p acid, med p intensity, med tannin, med p finish, soft and silky texture. Acid kick on the first palate but hint of tabaccoish structure follows after that. Recommend to age minimum two years in the bottle, drink in 10 years.

Dec 13th, 2015
Ebbe Bonde Soerensen

Brand new arrival from Milan, with some air it's getting some fat , but very very young , tasty though, I think a Big wine in 5-10 years🇮🇹

Brand new arrival from Milan, with some air it's getting some fat , but very very young , tasty though, I think a Big wine in 5-10 years🇮🇹

Nov 6th, 2015