2017 Barolo, Francia, Giacomo Conterno, Piedmont, Italy Bordeaux First Growth and it’s always a crowd-pleaser

and it’s always a crowd-pleaser

so to celebrate our 325th anniversary

Famously controversial for opting out of the Grand Cru classification back in 1975 on account of the overly generous yields & low sugar levels (low quality) required

which are farmed biodynamically

currently scheduled for the first quarter of 2020

2017 Barolo, Francia, Giacomo Conterno, Piedmont, Italy Bordeaux First Growth and it’s always a crowd-pleaserThe 2017 Barolo Francia is dense, rich and explosive right out of the gate. There is virtually no feeling of tannin, as the creaminess of the fruit is so expansive. Bright red cherry fruit, blood orange, kirsch, sage and menthol gradually appear as the 2017 opens in the glass. In 2017, Francia was decidedly exotic, not to mention such a thrill to taste. Drink 2027 2057 97 100, Antonio Galloni, Vinous>