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2005 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 78
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ShadowIII Likes this wine: 96 points
April 13, 2024 - Aromas jumped out of the glass almost overwhelming the senses with their complexity and beauty, tar, cherry, smoke, roses, long finish, complete wine at peak, will likely hold/improve for years
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Beachfan wrote: 93 points
November 19, 2023 - Drinking very well after PnP
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drwine2001 wrote:
September 23, 2023 - An early glimpse of the dregs with light sediment after double decanting for dinner tonight-tar and sour cherry, great acidity, tight, and quite tannic. We'll see what the 9 hours of air does. More later...
And this turned out to be wonderful. Dull red. Captivating aromas of tar, red fruit, and forest moss. Medium bodied rather than a light, ethereal weight Nebbiolo. Dynamic mix of bark, tart cherry that sweetens over time, faint green herb, significant chocolatey tannins, and zingy acidity that leaves the palate quivering. Great palate impact, sap, and length. Beautiful now with this amount of air but should continue to unfold for another 15 to 20 years. Altogether exciting bottle.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Hamersly wrote:
September 20, 2023 - My first experience with this wine. Seemed faded and too light bodied, possibly an off bottle or just not to my palate.
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ttholst wrote:
July 31, 2023 - Svak flaske
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By Antonio Galloni
2005 Barolo: A Dark Horse Emerges (Jul 2016), 7/1/2016 (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia) Subscribe to see review text.
The World of Fine Wine
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December 2015, Issue #50 (link)
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By Richard Hemming, MW
11/9/2010 (link)(Conterno, Serralunga d'Alba Cascina Francia Barolo Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Giacomo Conterno
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Cascina Francia
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC Code 8028681219995
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 54 (3%)
- In Cellars 1,454 (69%)
- Consumed 601 (28%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
97% Like It 30 votes
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- ProducerGiacomo Conterno
- VarietyNebbiolo
- VineyardCascina Francia
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo
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