Giacomo Conterno
Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo
G Conterno Barolo! What can I say as standard bearer for me for expression of Nebbiolo...layers of compact flavors and evolving! Amazing wine yet to show full complexity.
G Conterno Barolo! What can I say as standard bearer for me for expression of Nebbiolo...layers of compact flavors and evolving! Amazing wine yet to show full complexity.
Feb 23rd, 20161998 ripping Nebbiolo that is drinking beautifully now...
1998 ripping Nebbiolo that is drinking beautifully now...
Apr 28th, 2015Way too young, a bit tight & austere and one dimensional. Needs a lot of more time in the cellar (10-15 years) to really open up.
Way too young, a bit tight & austere and one dimensional. Needs a lot of more time in the cellar (10-15 years) to really open up.
Oct 25th, 2014Dove into the vault today. This was an iffy vintage with much bottle variation, but this bottle hit the bullseye. Rhubarb and ripe tobacco combined with red peppercorn notes melted into a glassy texture. Rose confit
Dove into the vault today. This was an iffy vintage with much bottle variation, but this bottle hit the bullseye. Rhubarb and ripe tobacco combined with red peppercorn notes melted into a glassy texture. Rose confit
Dec 26th, 2013Follow to learn about our favorite wines & people.
My kind of Mambo Italiano! The food & wine synergy is through the roof right now.
My kind of Mambo Italiano! The food & wine synergy is through the roof right now.
May 9th, 2015Elegant and intense with unending complexity. An absolutely fabulous wine.
Elegant and intense with unending complexity. An absolutely fabulous wine.
Oct 19th, 2015