Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia Vintage:2012 iron and smoked meat

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A completely different aromatic profile is present here with its cool

Finishes on a resonating pear note

jasmine and passion fruit are some of the many notes that give the 2010 its decidedly racy

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

Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia Vintage:2012 iron and smoked meatUtterly 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