Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo

9.414 ratings
9.59 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Susannah Smith

1997. Keeps adding more distinct flavors to its delivery with every minute in my glass (open 2-2.5hrs). Salty Scandinavian licorice, roses, tar, wildflowers, menthol, black tea, beeswax, and something that is either frankincense or myrrh. #screwratings

1997. Keeps adding more distinct flavors to its delivery with every minute in my glass (open 2-2.5hrs). Salty Scandinavian licorice, roses, tar, wildflowers, menthol, black tea, beeswax, and something that is either frankincense or myrrh. #screwratings

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2015
Neal Dessouky

Excellent bottle. Opened up for Bobke's Wine of the Week on Bobke TV, check it out on YouTube. This wine is really showing well, I think was in a slightly dumb phase the last several years but is emerging and showing some plumpness of the vintage while maintaining balance and finesse.

Excellent bottle. Opened up for Bobke's Wine of the Week on Bobke TV, check it out on YouTube. This wine is really showing well, I think was in a slightly dumb phase the last several years but is emerging and showing some plumpness of the vintage while maintaining balance and finesse.

May 27th, 2016
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.1

Not normally a fan of this vintage, but this was beautiful.

Not normally a fan of this vintage, but this was beautiful.

May 6th, 2014
Duilio Ramallo

Was ‘97 an off year? Tasting pretty good.

Was ‘97 an off year? Tasting pretty good.

Jul 4th, 2018
Greg Sorensen

Mature now. Baked spices and match stick.

Mature now. Baked spices and match stick.

Nov 5th, 2014
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

10

A perfect end to another great meal...

A perfect end to another great meal...

Oct 26th, 2013
Brandon Frobose

Brandon had this 8 years ago

Brandon had this 8 years ago

Jul 12th, 2016
Nick Davis

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nick had this 8 years ago

Jul 12th, 2016
Giampaolo Venica

Partner/Winemaker Venica & Venica

9.5

Giampaolo had this 9 years ago

Giampaolo had this 9 years ago

Mar 20th, 2015
Elizabeth Vianna

Winemaker Chimney Rock Winery

9.3

Elizabeth had this 10 years ago

Elizabeth had this 10 years ago

May 6th, 2014