Giacomo Conterno ‘Francia’ Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2020
Giacomo Conterno, established in the 1920s, is a benchmark estate in Barolo, renowned for its traditional winemaking practices and unwavering commitment to quality. The ‘Francia’ Barolo 2020 exemplifies the estate’s dedication to crafting age-worthy wines that reflect the unique terroir of Serralunga d’Alba.
• WINEMAKER: Roberto Conterno
• FARMING: Practicing sustainable viticulture
• VARIETY: 100% Nebbiolo
• TERROIR: Sourced from the Francia vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, characterized by calcareous clay soils and a south-western exposure, contributing to the wine’s structure and complexity.
• VINIFICATION: Traditional fermentation with extended maceration to extract tannins and color, followed by malolactic fermentation to enhance texture.
• AGING: Aged in large Slavonian oak casks (botti) for approximately four years to allow for slow maturation and integration of flavors.
• TASTING NOTES: The 2020 Barolo Francia is a soaring, classically austere wine built for the cellar. Medium in body and driving, with tons of mineral intensity, the 2020 is an evocative wine that makes me think about the future. This is what young Barolo should be—vibrant and stern, but with the purity of fruit that is typical here. The 2020 is so wonderfully alive.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs excellently with rich dishes such as braised meats, truffle-infused pasta, and aged cheeses.
• SCORES:
• Vinous: 98 points
• Jeb Dunnuck: 98 points
Giacomo Conterno ‘Francia’ Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2020
Giacomo Conterno, established in the 1920s, is a benchmark estate in Barolo, renowned for its traditional winemaking practices and unwavering commitment to quality. The ‘Francia’ Barolo 2020 exemplifies the estate’s dedication to crafting age-worthy wines that reflect the unique terroir of Serralunga d’Alba.
• WINEMAKER: Roberto Conterno
• FARMING: Practicing sustainable viticulture
• VARIETY: 100% Nebbiolo
• TERROIR: Sourced from the Francia vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, characterized by calcareous clay soils and a south-western exposure, contributing to the wine’s structure and complexity.
• VINIFICATION: Traditional fermentation with extended maceration to extract tannins and color, followed by malolactic fermentation to enhance texture.
• AGING: Aged in large Slavonian oak casks (botti) for approximately four years to allow for slow maturation and integration of flavors.
• TASTING NOTES: The 2020 Barolo Francia is a soaring, classically austere wine built for the cellar. Medium in body and driving, with tons of mineral intensity, the 2020 is an evocative wine that makes me think about the future. This is what young Barolo should be—vibrant and stern, but with the purity of fruit that is typical here. The 2020 is so wonderfully alive.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs excellently with rich dishes such as braised meats, truffle-infused pasta, and aged cheeses.
• SCORES:
• Vinous: 98 points
• Jeb Dunnuck: 98 points