{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-barolo-vigna-francia-2018-750ml","title":"Giacomo Conterno BAROLO Vigna Francia 2018 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWinemaker Description \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb and age-worthy Barolo by Giacomo Conterno, from the Francia vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba. 100% Nebbiolo. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in large oak casks. Red fruits, roses, tar, licorice and spices notes. Powerful and complex. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews - Vintage 2018 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Reviews 97 Points Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e | Of the three Barolo samples I tasted from barrel (including Arione and Cerretta, which are also from Serralunga d'Alba), the Giacomo Conterno 2018 Barolo Francia was the furthest behind and the hardest to pin down at this stage in its infancy. I have opened my range of scores accordingly to compensate for the magical unknowns that are likely to occur as the wine moves toward greater harmony and integration before its commercial release. The wine is linear and pointedly focused, lacking the width and volume it will gain when given more time to flesh out and relax. The aromas are also quite primary and simple at this point, with dark cherry and even a hint of ripe strawberry ceding gradually to grilled herb, blue flower and baked brick. This vintage of Barolo Francia will require patience. (2018).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e | Delivers depth and power, with menthol and wild herbs shading cherry and plum flavors. The balance tips toward the tannins in the end, yet this doesn't feel overly astringent, just more structured than many '18s. Picks up a mineral element as this lingers on the finish. Be patient. (2018).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e| The 2018 Barolo Francia is powerful, deep and also a touch austere. It shows the edginess of all the 2018s, but also has a feeling of textural creaminess that adds tons of character. Spice, menthol, leather and a whole range of balsamic overtones build into the deep, imposing finish. Roberto Conterno decided to forego his Barolo Monfortino in 2018, opting instead to blend all the casks into his Francia bottling. When that happens, Francia often surprises down the road. That could very well turn out to be the case here. (2018).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Larner writes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Giacomo Conterno 2018 Barolo Francia has opened beautifully since I last tasted this wine at the winery two years ago. It was closed back then (no surprise since I tasted it as an unfinished sample), but with the distance of time, the wine has blossomed to show blackcurrant, cassis, aniseed, blue flower and pencil shaving. The Francia is known for its magical combination of power and nuance, both delivered with seamless intensity. This vintage offers a savory component with hints of toasted spice or spent ember. The tannins are fine and polished.  - Robert Parker Wine Advocate 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968645746971,"sku":"018648","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/rknwgsqdwzon4see6qvp.jpg?v=1782143052","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/giacomo-conterno-barolo-vigna-francia-2018-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}