Giacomo Conterno

$149.00750ml

149

Match firm and sinewy Baroli with unpretentiously rich dishes.

Terrific with wild mushroom fricassée over polenta,

gnocchi baked in layers of fontina

or porcini braised rabbit with truffled pasta.

Eyes:

Brick Red

Nose:

Medium-High Intensity, developing, red fruits, roses, smoky

Mouth:

Medium-Full Bodied, dry, medium-high acidity, average-heavy tannin, moderate-high intensity, long finish, leather , black cherry, herbaceous

The Nebbiolo for Cascina Francia and Conterno's illustrious Monfortino share the same 35 acre vineyard, but since Conterno did not produce a Monfortino in 2009, all of that amazing fruit was declassified, and pumped into the Francia. Vinification takes place in wooden vats and aging is four years in large oak casks. Super old school. Wonderfully complex, and truly spectacular.