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Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia, 2006

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Giacomo Conterno
$359.00
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A powerhouse vintage from one of Barolo's most revered traditional estates. Giacomo Conterno's Cascina Francia is a single Serralunga vineyard of clay-limestone, fermented on native yeasts with long maceration and aged for years in large Slavonian casks. The 2006 is a structured, powerful, deeply tannic vintage, and Cascina Francia is the most intensely tannic of Conterno's sites, so this remains a serious, slow-resolving wine. After nearly two decades it's entering its prime but still has years ahead. Decant generously and reward it with rich food.

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Antonio Galloni

97 points

"Is Giacomo Conterno’s 2006 Barolo Cascina Francia a traditional or modern Barolo? Great question. Texturally, the 2006 boasts marvelous depth and a level of pure intensity not often seen in traditionally made wines, yet the aromatics, tannin and overall structure are all super classic. This is another austere, tannic Barolo best left alone." —Antonio Galloni

Jancis Robinson

17.5 points

"Dark but very subtly graded colour, deep ruby. Light aroma. Savoury marmite (yeast extract) aromas with undertow of very ripe fruit – all in pretty admirable balance. Some dustiness rather than purity of fruit but overall one of the more intriguing and alluring wines. Very clean finish though not that long."

Wine Spectator

94 points

"Perfumed, this Barolo combines plum and berry with sandalwood and leather aromas and flavors. The sweetness stands up to the dense, refined tannins, leaving an aftertaste of spice and mineral."

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More about Giacomo Conterno

The Piedmont legend. Giovanni Conterno opened a tavern in 1908, made Barolo for it, and the first Riserva changed everything. His son Giacomo took over in 1934, and the estate's been making world-class Nebbiolo ever since. Monfortino Riserva is aged seven years minimum in huge botti—old school done perfectly.

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2006

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Brasato al Barolo, braised beef shin, venison, truffle pasta, aged Castelmagno.

Tasting Profile

Powerful, structured Nebbiolo: dark cherry, tar, licorice, leather. Full-bodied with firm, still-grippy tannins and high acidity. Entering prime, will keep.

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