Barolo Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno 2006

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Purchased as wheat fields, in 1974, the Cascina Francia vineyard is synonymous with fine Barolo - a pioneering benchmark.

Limpid ruby-garnet in colour, this presents a restrained, dark, brooding nose of dark fruit and violet pot pourri, complemented by a determined, ferruginous minerality. This is no retiring violet, structured, sedate yet ripe and richly textured, autumnal fruit lifted by an attractive acidity - a rather noble translation of the vintage - beautifully balanced and extraordinarily long

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Barolo Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno 2006

Biodynamic:	No
Closure:	Cork
Fairtrade:	No
Grape Type:	Nebbiolo
Organic:	No
Strength:	14.5%
Style of Wine (BODY):	Full bodied
Style of Wine (DRY):	Dry
Vegetarian:	Vegan
Wine Type:	Red Wine
Vintage:	2006

Producer

Giacomo Conterno

The Langhe area of Italy's Piedmont region is one of the most staggeringly beautiful wine regions in the world. This is home to the celebrated vineyards of Giacomo Conterno. Third generation Robert

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