Giacomo Conterno 'Cascina Francia' Barolo 2006

There is no greater traditional Barolo producer than Giacomo Conterno!

"As with so many 2006 Barolos, time is going to be an essential ingredient as these youthful wines are tight, muscular, super tannic and powerful. Only time mellows all that ...Lurking beneath its imposing structure and weighty tannins, is Cascina Francia's tell-tale spice notes - anise, loicorice, tar and roses melded with cleansing acidity, savoury too with a persistent, long finish. Still sleeping so give this time ad consider it a cellar addition for up to 20 plus years. And if there is a Barolo that can sway people to the beauty and majesty of nebbiolo, (this) is it." Jane Faulkner Oct 2010.

Huon Hooke - 18.5 points..."Very fragrant and complex bouquet. Very tight tannin palate. Lean, angular, finely structured, with superb pure-fruit flavour and structure .. firm and yet supple tannins. Very rich and complex; no need for barriques to build more complexity into this wine. Great line and length; superb vino."

RRP: $350

Price: $235.00