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2016 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Francia

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November 5, 2023 - $71

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RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

...wine of extreme finesse and nuance. It is also dark, inward and mysterious.... In most vintages, Francia is a bit more floral and mineral...the purity of the fruit that is most striking.

92Wine Spectator

A dense, powerful version, exhibiting plum, blackberry, cola and baking spice flavors. Heady, with appreciable tannins, but this is well-balanced and long overall.

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barbera di Alba

Barbera d’Alba is a DOC centered around the town of Alba, and it is considered home to some of the best wines made from the Barbera grape. Barbera is the most frequently planted grape in Piedmont, thanks to its adaptability and vigorous character. It is easier to grow and less susceptible to adverse weather than Nebbiolo, which is grown in neighboring appellations. Barbera in general has relatively low tannins but high acidity, and the wines tend to have flavors of ripe currant and cherry. The Barbera DOC was created in 1970 and the DOC wines must be 100% Barbera.

TYPE

Red Wine, Barbera, D.O.C.

This red wine is from Piedmont. It is known for low tannins and high acidity, which makes it taste both light-bodied and rich. Barbera most often drinks early, but some variations can be cellared. The wine is relatively inexpensive and flexible for pairing.