Conterno, Giacomo - Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia 2009 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Conterno, Giacomo
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Subregion	Cuneo
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2009
Sku	RD8103
Size	750ml

 

The 2009 vintage brought a warm growing season, resulting in a Barolo that combines richness with approachable structure. In the glass, it opens with aromas of ripe black cherry, dried raspberry, violet, anise, leather, and hints of sweet spice, underpinned by Serralunga’s signature earthy minerality. The palate is full-bodied and opulent, yet retains balance through fine-grained tannins and a persistent acid line. Flavors of dark plum, licorice, tobacco leaf, and crushed stone unfold in layers, leading to a long, savory, and slightly smoky finish. While accessible in its youth compared to more austere vintages, this 2009 Cascina Francia has the concentration and structure to age gracefully for decades.

Founded in 1908 in Monforte d’Alba, Giacomo Conterno is a benchmark of traditional Barolo, celebrated for crafting some of the most age-worthy and profound expressions of Nebbiolo. The estate’s legacy was shaped by Giovanni Conterno, who introduced the iconic Monfortino, and is now upheld by Roberto Conterno, whose meticulous attention to vineyard health and cellar precision has elevated the wines even further. The heart of the estate is the famed Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, a southwest-facing site with calcareous marl and iron-rich soils that imbue the wines with structure, minerality, and depth. Conterno’s philosophy of long fermentations, extended aging in large Slavonian oak botti, and minimal intervention results in wines of power, purity, and unmatched longevity.