2008 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
Community Tasting Note
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87 Points
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - Barolo from Traditional Producers (Portland, OR): The nose is primarily dark and earthy. A bit of cherry scents show, but they’re underneath stronger asphalt, charcoal, and plums. There’s an edge of raisin to the nose as well. The raisins show quickly on the palate, along with dark plums with the skins intact. The tannins start out nicely, and they get quite big on the mid palate. Cherries show on the mid palate as well, but the tannins are dominant. Later in the evening, the fruit shows more complexity in the center, but the structural elements are still overwhelming late.
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Comment posted by BuzzzzOff:
8/31/2015 1:37:00 AM - Thanks for the note and rating. Do you think it was too young to sip? We still have two bottles, think highly of the producer and actually only plan to sip around 2018. Your thoughts would be well-received.
Comment posted by subtlet:
8/31/2015 9:28:00 AM - Thanks! Yes, based on this experience, I would definitely wait a few years for the tannins to round out. I hope you enjoy them!
Comment posted by BuzzzzOff:
8/31/2015 5:40:00 PM - Thanks!!!