Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo 2005

Ratings on Delectable

Andrew Lohse Delectable Pro

Impeccable. Earthy, lilac, hints of cedar, light chocolate. Deep. Rich and constantly changing - lengthy flavor. Tar, spice. Mid-weight on palate. Defined acid and tannin relationship. Great time to open this.

Impeccable. Earthy, lilac, hints of cedar, light chocolate. Deep. Rich and constantly changing - lengthy flavor. Tar, spice. Mid-weight on palate. Defined acid and tannin relationship. Great time to open this.

9.4

Chad Bowman Delectable Pro

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This was pretty epic. It needed a nap and it is ready to roll.

This was pretty epic. It needed a nap and it is ready to roll.

9.7

Alder Yarrow Delectable Pro

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Tightly wound cherry and strawberry and dirt and leather.

Tightly wound cherry and strawberry and dirt and leather.

9.3

Marc On Delectable Pro

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

I had this vintage of Francia some years ago and I wasn't satisfied with the wine as it appeared very withdrawn, dark and a bit rejecting. Now it slowly opens up, showing more fresh fruit aromas, tar and some floral notes. Lively acidity, nice fruit and polished tannins on the palate. Give it one more decade and this Francia will turn into a real beauty.

I had this vintage of Francia some years ago and I wasn't satisfied with the wine as it appeared very withdrawn, dark and a bit rejecting. Now it slowly opens up, showing more fresh fruit aromas, tar and some floral notes. Lively acidity, nice fruit and polished tannins on the palate. Give it one more decade and this Francia will turn into a real beauty.

9.3

David Conway Delectable Pro

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9.3

Marc On Delectable Pro

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

Another Francia with a more open mind than the 98 I had some weeks ago. Beautiful nose after quite a bit of time in the decanter and the glass. Not as tannic as I had thought. Give it ten more years.

Another Francia with a more open mind than the 98 I had some weeks ago. Beautiful nose after quite a bit of time in the decanter and the glass. Not as tannic as I had thought. Give it ten more years.

9.2

Rob Lateiner Delectable Pro

Nice, just light and fruit is not as concentrated/ripe as I would have suspected/hoped for.

Nice, just light and fruit is not as concentrated/ripe as I would have suspected/hoped for.

8.7

Max Kogod Delectable Pro

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

Foggy, Rocky Mountain Birthday Barolo. #TheRealConterno

Foggy, Rocky Mountain Birthday Barolo. #TheRealConterno

10

Steven W Alexander Delectable Pro

Not much fruit at all. Reminded me of vermouth

Not much fruit at all. Reminded me of vermouth

8.2

Andrew Cullimore

Medium ruby , touch of garnet but young looking . Quite a lot of red fruits , red currant , mint . Touch of spice and herbal notes . Darker fruit on the palate , redcurrant and blackcurrant touches . Very good fresh acidity , tannins firm up after a while , though they are very fine and ripe . Long and refreshing finish , touch of liquorice and spice at the end . Good now but will get better , needs a few more years in the cellar really. Very balanced and excellent 2005 that will continue to improve over the next 5-10 years and last another 10 .

Medium ruby , touch of garnet but young looking . Quite a lot of red fruits , red currant , mint . Touch of spice and herbal notes . Darker fruit on the palate , redcurrant and blackcurrant touches . Very good fresh acidity , tannins firm up after a while , though they are very fine and ripe . Long and refreshing finish , touch of liquorice and spice at the end . Good now but will get better , needs a few more years in the cellar really. Very balanced and excellent 2005 that will continue to improve over the next 5-10 years and last another 10 .

9.3

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