Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia other_regions Moderate reduction masks the nuance

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

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

90 ha parcel of 35 to 45 year old vines

concentrated on the mid-palate

black cherry and warm earth

Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia other_regions Moderate reduction masks the nuanceUtterly 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