Conterno Giacomo
Barolo Cascina Francia 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in 500-litre tonneaux for 48 months, then briefly aged in bottle. |
- Name: Barolo DOCG 2022 from the Cascina Francia vineyard located in Serralunga d’Alba
- Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo grown on calcareous soil with a ventilated microclimate and pronounced savouriness
- Vinification: in steel at controlled temperature with indigenous yeasts and pump-overs
- Ageing: matured for 48 months in 500-litre tonneaux followed by a short period in bottle
- Aromas: raspberry, blackcurrant, rose, violet, coffee; 98 pts James Suckling, 95 pts Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barolo Cascina Francia by Giacomo Conterno is a still red wine made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Characterised by an intense garnet colour, it offers a deep aromatic profile with prominent notes of raspberry, blackcurrant, rose and violet, complemented by hints of coffee, mint and tobacco. On the palate, it is structured and balanced, distinguished by a firm tannin without any bitter notes. Its pronounced savouriness and solid acidic framework lead to a long and elegant finish, faithfully reflecting the varietal character of the grape.
Where it comes from
This renowned wine takes its name from the historic Cascina Francia vineyard, located in the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe. The site benefits from a well-ventilated microclimate that ensures optimal development and harmonious ripening of the Nebbiolo clusters. The vine roots penetrate a calcareous soil, an essential geological component that imparts the wine with its characteristic gustatory tension and a distinct sensation of salinity. This precise geographical origin results in a complex and balanced drinking experience.
How it is produced
In the winery, the Nebbiolo grapes are crushed and destemmed before fermentation begins. The process takes place in steel vats at a controlled temperature, using only indigenous yeasts and with regular daily pump-overs. After malolactic fermentation, the wine undergoes a slow 48-month maturation in barrels, encouraging the development of breadth and structural complexity. The production cycle is completed with a final resting period that consolidates its full organoleptic harmony.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo Cascina Francia 2022 by Giacomo Conterno, made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on calcareous soils, is an excellent DOCG red wine with pronounced savouriness. It ferments with indigenous yeasts, followed by 48 months of ageing. Multi-award-winning (98 points James Suckling, 95 Vinous), it reveals aromas of blackcurrant, rose and coffee. Well-balanced on the palate, it has firm tannins and a persistent finish.
Awards
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2022
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1770
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 23
| Name | Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Giacomo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barolo Cascina Francia 2022 by Giacomo Conterno, made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on calcareous soils, is an excellent DOCG red wine with pronounced savouriness. It ferments with indigenous yeasts, followed by 48 months of ageing. Multi-award-winning (98 points James Suckling, 95 Vinous), it reveals aromas of blackcurrant, rose and coffee. Well-balanced on the palate, it has firm tannins and a persistent finish. |
| Origin | Agro del comune di Serralunga d'Alba (Langhe, Piemonte) |
| Climate | Ventilated microclimate |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soil |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Production technique | Crushing and destemming; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats without the addition of yeast, with air pump-overs; malolactic fermentation; ageing in 500-litre tonneaux for 48 months and brief ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | Nebbiolo grapes harvested, crushed and destemmed; fermentation of the must in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature without the addition of yeasts, with 3–4 daily aerated pump-overs; malolactic fermentation; ageing in 500-litre tonneaux for 48 months, then bottling and brief ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged in 500-litre tonneaux for 48 months, then briefly aged in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |