2018 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia

97/100 points Parker "...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." 96/100 points Vinous "The 2018 Barolo Francia impresses with its complexity and multi-dimensional personality. The bouquet alone is mesmerizing. Rose petal, blood orange, cinnamon and dried herbs lend notable aromatic presence..." Giacomo Conterno's Barolo "Francia" is one of the great Barolos. It exudes sophistication, complexity, depth and elegance. The Barolo Francia is a wine that is made to mature, in its youth it can be quite closed. As soon as you let it ripen, the Francia comes to life! Barolo "Francia" wine is produced by one of the most important and well-known names in the Piedmont wine world. The Giacomo Conterno winery was founded at the beginning of the 20th century by a family, which has been cultivating the most prestigious vineyards on the hills of Barol for generations. Extreme care is taken in the vineyards to ensure that only the best quality grapes are produced. When the grapes enter the cellar, further quality checks are carried out. Strict sorting ensures that only the best grapes are used to make the wine