Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2008 ITALY and gobs of ripe tannin

and gobs of ripe tannin

conveying an ineffable silkiness of texture rather than the sheer plushness of the '12

Bricco Ambrogio (Roddi) and Rocche dell’Annunziata (La Morra)

Received in Original Wooden Case

most could guess a Pomerol

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2008 ITALY and gobs of ripe tannin1. 5cm 96 Points James Suckling One of the best Cascina Francias in a long time. It shows aromas of melons and plums with hints of hazelnut and coca. Full body and dense with gorgeous silky tannins and an incredible finish. The texture is wonderful. Pure velvet. Chocolate and cedar. Orange peel. So long and beautiful. Love the finish. Very approachable now but better in four or five years. 12 2012 95 Points Wine Advocate The 2008 Barolo Cascina