The 2018 vintage was marked by a cooler, more balanced growing season, yielding a Barolo of refinement and tension rather than sheer power. Aromas of wild strawberry, sour cherry, rose petal, mint, licorice, and crushed stone emerge with precision and lift. On the palate, it is taut and finely etched, with vibrant acidity framing flavors of red currant, pomegranate, savory herbs, and hints of iron and spice. The tannins are firm but elegant, carrying the wine into a long, mineral-driven finish. While approachable in its youthful vibrancy, the 2018 Francia promises decades of graceful evolution, rewarding cellaring with added complexity and depth.
Established in 1908 in Monforte d’Alba, Giacomo Conterno is one of the most revered names in Barolo, synonymous with uncompromising quality and traditional winemaking. Under the vision of Giovanni Conterno and now Roberto Conterno, the estate has become legendary for its commitment to purity, structure, and longevity in Nebbiolo. The flagship Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, acquired in 1974, is a southwest-facing slope with calcareous marl and high iron content, producing wines of profound depth, minerality, and aging potential. Fermented with extended macerations and aged for years in large Slavonian oak botti, Conterno’s wines are made to express their terroir with remarkable precision and power, often requiring patience to reveal their full complexity.
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