Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2016 Syrah ending with chewy tannins

ending with chewy tannins

ripe but balanced

This will be at least a twenty year keeper worthy of comparison with such memorable past vintages as 1988

with bright acidity and a more savory pop on the finish

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2016 Syrah ending with chewy tanninsReceived in Original Carton 97 Points Vinous Conternos 2016 Barolo Francia is effusive, with a real sense of expansiveness that gives the wine breadth. Sage, mint, cedar, tobacco and strong mineral accents complement a core of dark fruit in a Barolo of real gravitas. Just bottled a few months ago, the 2016 is going through a very rare period of approachability (in relative terms). It will almost certainly shut down within the next few months. Readers