Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2016 Jennie with savoury yet fresh red

with savoury yet fresh red fruit

this wine is often cited by collectors as a surprising survivor that retains elegance and vitality despite its advanced age

they came together as though making two halves of this place

smoke and licorice are some of the many notes that shape the majestic

along with building Asian spice

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2016 Jennie with savoury yet fresh redReceived in Original Carton 97 Points Vinous Conternos 2016 Barolo Francia is effusive, with a real sense of expansiveness that gives the wine breadth. Sage, mint, cedar, tobacco and strong mineral accents complement a core of dark fruit in a Barolo of real gravitas. Just bottled a few months ago, the 2016 is going through a very rare period of approachability (in relative terms). It will almost certainly shut down within the next few months. Readers