Conterno Giacomo
Barolo Cascina Francia 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 48 months in large cask |
- DOCG Origin: Barolo di Serralunga d’Alba, Langhe, calcareous soil and breezy microclimate
- Grapes and vinification: 100% Nebbiolo, fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts
- Extended ageing: 48 months in 500-litre tonneaux, followed by a short rest in bottle
- Intense aromas: blackcurrant and raspberry, rose and violet, with hints of tobacco, mint and coffee
- Structure and accolades: 14.5% vol, pronounced tannins and savouriness; 98 points James Suckling, 95 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Cascina Francia by Giacomo Conterno is a still red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes. In the glass, it reveals deep aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry, intertwined with notes of rose, violet, tobacco, mint, and coffee. On the palate, the sip displays a rigorous and precise structure, supported by well-extracted and robust tannins and an excellent acidic backbone. A pronounced salinity adds further depth to the flavour, leading the tasting towards an elegant and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The original vineyard stretches across the territory of the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba, located in the Langhe, a historically renowned area for Barolo production. In this specific area, the vines sink their roots into a limestone soil, a fundamental element that imparts the wine with its characteristic mineral and savoury profile. The region also benefits from a well-ventilated microclimate, essential for promoting a slow and even ripening of the grapes. These particular soil and climate conditions allow the grape variety to express its most authentic territorial identity.
How it is produced
Once perfectly ripe, the Nebbiolo bunches are harvested, crushed, and destemmed. The resulting must ferments in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, relying solely on the action of indigenous yeasts. During fermentation, three or four pump-overs are carried out daily in the open air. After malolactic fermentation, the wine undergoes a long forty-eight month maturation in wooden barrels. The process concludes with a brief final rest before being released to the market.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo Cascina Francia by Giacomo Conterno takes its name from the renowned vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, in the Langhe. This prestigious wine is born from the perfect combination of traditional methods and innovation. The fermentation of the Nebbiolo takes place in steel vats without added yeasts, followed by a long ageing period of 48 months in tonneaux. Meticulous care results in a masterful 2022 vintage in Magnum format, celebrated internationally with the extraordinary scores of 98 from James Suckling and 95 from Vinous.
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 Magnum 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 1,50 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 by Giacomo Conterno takes its name from the renowned vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, in the Langhe. This prestigious wine is born from the perfect combination of traditional methods and innovation. The fermentation of the Nebbiolo takes place in steel vats without added yeasts, followed by a long ageing period of 48 months in tonneaux. Meticulous care results in a masterful 2022 vintage in Magnum format, celebrated internationally with the extraordinary scores of 98 from James Suckling and 95 from Vinous. |
| Origin | Barolo (CN) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soil |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Production technique | Crushing and destemming; fermentation 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 and brief bottle ageing |
| Wine making | The Nebbiolo grapes are crushed and destemmed; the must ferments in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature without the addition of yeasts, with 3-4 aerated pump-overs per day; this is followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in 500-litre tonneaux for 48 months, then bottling and a brief period of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | 48 months in large cask |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |