The '20 Francia was by far the most enjoyable and obvious wine of this tasting (vs. the 2019 Monfortino & 2019 Cerretta), a consequence of this vintage, which is very high quality but also more fruit-driven and accessible than 2019.
I found soaring aromatics with pure red berry fruit, red floral tones, mint, and exotic spices, with the sweetness and density of fruit immediately apparent, but the wine also showing some beautiful fresh herbal and spice notes. On the palate, the '20 Francia is super finessed, with incredible density of pure red fruit and almost no perception of tannin, quite a contrast from the '19s tasted alongside it. This will be a stunning wine, and likely also be one of the more accessible young vintages of Francia if the way it is currently showing from barrel ends up holding up in bottle.
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Violets, licorice, tar, dark Nebbiolo fruit, balsam, spice and nettles. A complex nose. On the palate, it's imposing, multidimensional, imposing, yet with simultaneously terrific balance. Expansive with all fits moving parts coming together beautifully. Finishes long with fine ripe tannins. Long. Terrific. 96+
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4/19/2023 - Robmcl920 Likes this wine:
Visit to Giacomo Conterno: Very brief impression tasting at the winery, from barrel.
The '20 Francia was by far the most enjoyable and obvious wine of this tasting (vs. the 2019 Monfortino & 2019 Cerretta), a consequence of this vintage, which is very high quality but also more fruit-driven and accessible than 2019.
I found soaring aromatics with pure red berry fruit, red floral tones, mint, and exotic spices, with the sweetness and density of fruit immediately apparent, but the wine also showing some beautiful fresh herbal and spice notes. On the palate, the '20 Francia is super finessed, with incredible density of pure red fruit and almost no perception of tannin, quite a contrast from the '19s tasted alongside it. This will be a stunning wine, and likely also be one of the more accessible young vintages of Francia if the way it is currently showing from barrel ends up holding up in bottle.
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4/12/2023 - cct wrote: 96 Points
With Stephanie, Erin and Roberto
Violets, licorice, tar, dark Nebbiolo fruit, balsam, spice and nettles. A complex nose. On the palate, it's imposing, multidimensional, imposing, yet with simultaneously terrific balance. Expansive with all fits moving parts coming together beautifully. Finishes long with fine ripe tannins. Long. Terrific. 96+
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