Barolo Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno 2001

Barolo Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno 2001

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Barolo Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno 2001
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HED99973

75 cl

14.5%
£300.00
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Barolo Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno 2001 is a significant representation of Italy`s Barolo region, crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the acclaimed Cascina Francia vineyard. Established by Giacomo Conterno in the early 20th century, the estate is renowned for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods. This vintage exhibits complex aromas of dried fruit, earth, and subtle spices, supported by structured tannins. Its longevity reflects the estate`s meticulous approach, allowing for a sophisticated evolution in the bottle. The wine is a study in terroir.
94 Vinous
The 2001 Barolo Cascina Francia has entered a period of extreme stubbornness, which has been my experience the several times I have tasted the wine recently. The sweet, candied notes that were once present in the bouquet have developed into a much more classic mélange of roses, tar, licorice and red berries. The 2001 boasts tremendous structure, while some of the overt raciness that was present when the wine was young has dissipated. One of the bottles I tasted, from my cellar, only began to show some expressiveness after it had been opened for two days! The 2001 Cascina Francia is neither young nor mature, rather it is in an adolescent stage where the best option is to leave the bottles alone for at least a few more years. On a side note, a recent bottle of the 1997 was breathtaking.

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Time and Tradition

Founded in the 1920s, Giacomo Conterno is an iconic Piedmont estate currently owned and operated by Roberto, grandson of winery founder and namesake. Giacomo was assisted by his brother Aldo Conterno for many years before Aldo left to establish his own eponymous winery, pursuing a different style of winemaking altogether.

Along with Gaja and Bruno Giacosa, the winery is considered to be one of the premier producers of fine Barolo. Cascina Francia and Monfortino (only made in select vintages and aged for up to seven years before release) are Conterno's top wines when it comes to Nebbiolo, but the team also make excellent Barbera a'Alba. The Nebbiolo are traditional expressions of the Piedmont terroir in many ways - long-lived and earthy with an elegant savoury character to match alluring ripe red and black fruit notes.

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