Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia Vintage:2012 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13%

42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Cabernet Franc

here the wood is more generous and while it stops short of being intrusive on the white flower and citrus suffused nose

This is really quite pretty and a wine that should amply reward mid-term cellaring

(89-91)/2012+

Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia Vintage:2012 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13%Utterly 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