Conterno Giacomo - Francia (Barolo) 2010 (Magnum) *
Conterno Giacomo - Francia 2010 (Magnum)
Barolo DOCG
100% Nebbiolo
Information
Cultivation: conventional
Aging: 36 months in oak cask
Bottle aging: several months
Volume: 150 cl / original wooden case
Cellaring potential: 2040+
Tasting notes
The 2010 Barolo Francia is an exotic, beguiling beauty. Lavender, sage, menthol, tobacco and dried rose petals are some of the notes that open up in the glass. Constantly changing in the glass, the 2010 is utterly captivating. The combination of super-expressive aromatics, pliant fruit and pulsating tannins is something to behold. It will be many years before the 2010 is ready to deliver the goods, but it is already utterly captivating from the very first taste. Readers should note that, because of new vineyard regulations, the Cascina Francia is now known simply as Francia. In 2010, the corks had already been printed by the time that decision was made, so the corks on the 2010 read 'Cascina Francia.' 98+/100 (09.2014) - vinous.com
