Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia other_regions 90 ha parcel of 35

90 ha parcel of 35 to 45 year old vines

The fruit remains fabulously rich and vibrant from start to finish

This has plenty of development potential though it is somewhat less refined than it typically is

but that does not necessarily mean that it is the first of the vineyards to be harvested

Moderate reduction masks the nuance of the fruit though there is both good tension and freshness to the beautifully detailed and lightly stony medium-bodied flavors that possess a seductive

Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia other_regions 90 ha parcel of 35Utterly magnificent in the glass, 2013 Barbera dAlba Francia presents a rich, almost demi glace like texture that envelops the palate. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, hard candy, rose petal and wild flowers all flesh out effortlessly. The 2013 has the energy of a cool, late ripening vintage, but with striking inner sweetness and depth. Elegant, restrained and sophisticated, the 2013 is another real gem from Roberto Conterno. This is just about as