Barolo Cascina Francia 2018 Giacomo Conterno

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Giacomo Conterno
Vintage	2018
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Grape	Nebbiolo
Alcohol %	14.5%
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2025-2055
Stock	18
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2027-2055
Stock	3

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (97)

Of the three Barolo samples I tasted from barrel (including Arione and Cerretta, which are also from Serralunga d'Alba), the Giacomo Conterno 2018 Barolo Francia was the furthest behind and the hardest to pin down at this stage in its infancy. I have opened my range of scores accordingly to compensate for the magical unknowns that are likely to occur as the wine moves toward greater harmony and integration before its commercial release. The wine is linear and pointedly focused, lacking the width and volume it will gain when given more time to flesh out and relax. The aromas are also quite primary and simple at this point, with dark cherry and even a hint of ripe strawberry ceding gradually to grilled herb, blue flower and baked brick. This vintage of Barolo Francia will require patience.

BOW (8.75)