Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia Vintage:2004 38% Merlot and 3% Petit

38% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot

tobacco and white- pepper notes

000 bottles produced

kirsch and thyme-scented perfume

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia Vintage:2004 38% Merlot and 3% PetitThe recently bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is, as expected, somewhat closed down at this stage from an aromatic perspective. That said, it is impossible to ignore the wines richness and depth, both of which are impressive. With time in the glass hints of sweet roses, cherries, spices and tar emerge, all framed by impeccably silky tannins. As always, readers should taste this wine as soon as possible, as it will almost certainly head for a