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Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Francia , 2020 (3L)

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Giacomo Conterno
$1,499.00
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Francia is the legendary Serralunga d’Alba vineyard that Giacomo Conterno has turned into one of Barolo’s greatest single-cru bottlings. South-facing, with limestone-rich soils, this site produces wines of intensity, minerality, and stern grace—especially under the steady hand of Roberto Conterno.

The 2020 vintage brings exceptional balance: bright red cherry and pomegranate meet tar, rose petals, and crushed herbs. Tannins are powerful but beautifully integrated, and the acidity carries the wine with lift and clarity. There’s no flash here—just uncompromising Nebbiolo handled with precision and humility.

In 3L, this wine isn’t just impressive—it’s built for the long haul. Expect 30–40+ years of evolution, with increasing complexity as the dense core unwinds and reveals layer after layer of Serralunga soul.

Perfect for landmark celebrations or long-term aging. Decant if drinking early (you’ll want hours), or tuck it away and let it become one of the true pillars of your cellar.

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Antonio Galloni

98 points

"The 2020 Barolo Francia is a soaring, classically austere wine built for the cellar. Medium in body and driving, with tons of mineral intensity, the 2020 is an evocative wine that makes me think about the future. This is what young Barolo should be – vibrant and stern, but with the purity of fruit that is typical here." —Vinous

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.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    3L

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

VineyardCascina Francia cru in Serralunga.SoilCalcareous, limestone.ViticultureHand Harvested. Yield: 30-35 hL/hAVinification3-4 weeks in wooden vats with regular breaking-up of the caps.Aging4 years in large cask.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised beef short ribs, roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano

Tasting Profile

Deep ruby color with aromas of cherry, plum, tar, and leather. Full body with powerful, refined tannins, red and dark fruit flavors, and a long, elegant finish.

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