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  • Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia 2008 750ml

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia 2008 750ml

571 SGD
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Vintage
2008
Type
Red Wine
Format
750ml
Rating
Robert Parker 95
Description

The 2008 Barolo Cascina Francia possesses gorgeous inner perfume, layers of sublime fruit and fabulous overall balance. Plums, dark cherries and licorice are followed by darker notes of graphite and tar as the wine opens up in the glass. Today, the 2008 is much less expressive than it has been the many times I have tasted it from barrel. It will be interesting to see how the 2008 develops and whether it puts on weight or remains more of a mid-weight, gracious Barolo. Either way, it is fabulous. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2048.

Character
Body
 
Light Bold
Taste
 
Dry Sweet
Aromatics
 
Reserved Intense
  • Berries
    Flavours may include:
    Blackberry, Raspberry, Strawberry
  • Stone Fruits
    Flavours may include:
    Peach, Apricot, Plum
  • Dried Fruits
    Flavours may include:
    Prune, Fig, Raisin
  • Floral
    Flavours may include:
    Rose, Violet, Elderflower
  • Tea
    Flavours may include:
    Eucalyptus, Mint, Jasmine
  • Nutty
    Flavours may include:
    Almond, Chestnut, Coconut
  • Spice
    Flavours may include:
    Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Liquorice
Pivēne's Words
One of the ultimate icon of Italian wine
Pivēne's Words
Drink Guide
Appreciating wine can be enhanced even further if its stored and served correctly.

Wine, for the most part, is a peculiar beverage and everything form the way the bottle is stored, to the way its opened; the way the cork is pulled, the decanter thats used and the glass its served in, can have an immense effect on the outcome.

The sommeliers of PIVENE recommend the following for how to get the best out of this wine;

How to Enjoy

Glassware
Burgundy Pinot Noir
Serving Temperature
14°C to 16°C
Decant Time
Ready to Drink
Food Pairings
Beef, Cured Meat, Mature/Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pasta, Pork, Poultry, Mild/Soft Cheese
Cuisine Recommendations
Italian

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia 2008 750ml

571 SGD

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia 2008 750ml