Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2012 Jeannie Cho Lee:
95 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 01.07.2015 with 95 of 100 points.
"Nose of roses, violets, sweet spices and cherry. Seamless, beautifully woven firm tannins with lovely floral and red fruit characteristics with plenty of earth and minerals in the background."
yr. 2005 Jeannie Cho Lee:
93 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2005 on 01.07.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
"Still youthful and quite shy given it is 10 years old. Hint of roses, tar and sweet fragrant jasmine tea. There's a lovely texture and a seamless character to this wine. Let it open up in the glass since it is still youthful."
yr. 2001 Doctorwine:
94 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2001 on 19.05.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
"Made from only Nebbiolo grapes. This is a less ?extreme? Monfortino, a Barolo from Serralunga that is more consistent and typical, factors that are exalted by a fine harvest like that of 2001. The wine had quite an intense garnet color and dark, deep aromas with notes of mineral and tar alongside those of licorice and raspberry. The mouthfeel was distinct, tannic, with a nice acidity ensuring that it will age well, while the finish was very long with a slightly bitter aftertaste."
yr. 1964 Jeannie Cho Lee:
91 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 1964 on 13.03.2014 with 91 of 100 points.
"A divisive wine that will have people supporting the disappointed camp and others who still love this evolved, close-to-its-grave style. Nose is pungent dark, aged soy sauce with a palate that is much fresher and vibrant with firm acidity and dried red flowers. It is evolved and showing its age - if one can get past its nose, the palate is grippy and intense with classic Barolo firm acidity and floral characters. Not as good as the bottle enjoyed 2 years ago in Paris. Tasted in: Singapore. Maturity: Drink."
yr. 2005 Doctorwine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2005 on 17.01.2013 with 93 of 100 points.
"Such elegance. The color is light and transparent, a clear, luminous red with hints of orange on the edge. It may seem to have reached the peak of its bottle-aging aroma but it still maintains its integrity. Its aroma is a bewitching floral bouquet dominated by roses, pansies and geraniums, together with typical fruity notes, a touch of watermelon, a tad of holly and a dash of slightly sappy pine needles. The taste is very taut, fresh, energetic and enticing. This does not achieve perfection because the finish is not long enough, up it is right up there."
yr. 2006 Doctorwine:
94 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2006 on 20.04.2012 with 94 of 100 points.
"The color is such a bright red that it would be advisable to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. The bouquet is what you'd hoped it would be but did not expect from such a young Cascina Francia, so articulated. There is no trace of vinosity, it is bold and persuasive, confidential and merry. An astounding, shameless bouquet, the mineral scents wed violets of thought with shredded roses. The dominating fruit scents are melon, watermelon and medlar and they come to life with breathing. The spectrum becomes more ample, extends to include menthol and balsamic. The taste is solemn, a great body of superb proportions. All things considered it is already excellent today."
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 30.04.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Luca Gardini:
92 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 01.10.2016 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 30.04.2016 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 09.01.2016 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
96 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 29.06.2015 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 30.04.2015 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Luca Gardini:
94 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.12.2014 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 1990 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
98 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 1990 on 01.07.2014 with 98 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 30.04.2014 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Luca Gardini:
96 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 01.12.2013 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2000 Huon Hooke:
96 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2000 on 19.05.2013 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 31.03.2013 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 31.10.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 2007 on 01.11.2011 with 95 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes Rubingranat. Präsentiert sich in der Nase mit betont frischen Noten, nach saftiger Kirsche, etwas Gewürznelke und Pfirsich. Am Gaumen sehr breit und schmalzig, entfaltet sich mit dichtem, stoffigem Tannin, baut sich schön auf, viel saftige Kirsche, langer Nachhall, kernig, hintergründig."
yr. 2006 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 2006 on 01.11.2010 with 95 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Sehr klare und vielschichtige Nase, nach Teer und Lakritze, etwas Rosenblätter, Himbeere. Spielt am Gaumen grandios auf, zeigt satte Frucht, nach Himbeere und reifer dunkler Kirsche, etwas Preiselbeere, kompakt und geradlinig, öffnet sich mit festem, dichtem Tannin, wunderbar süßer Schmelz, im Finale sehr langer Nachhall, salzig."
yr. 2001 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 2001 on 01.11.2005 with 93 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Rubingranat; einladende Nase mit einem feinen Mix aus Zwetschken, Kirschenkonfitüre und Rosenblättern, etwas Pfirsich; am Gaumen geschliffen, viel süße Frucht, zeigt dann im hinteren Bereich zupackendes Tannin, viel Lagerpotenzial."
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
97 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 2015 on 01.04.2020 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:
18 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 2012 on 01.10.2019 with 18 of 20 points.
yr. 2015 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2019 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 2012 on 01.07.2016 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Luca Gardini:
96 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 2011 on 01.12.2013 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 1990 Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch:
93 of 100 Points.
"Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch" has rated the wine "Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG" from the vintage 1990 on 01.06.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
"Mittleres Granatrot, oranger Rand. In der Nase angenehm, sehr reif, zeigt Weihnachtsgebäck, frisch geraffeltes Süssholz, reife Kirschen, florale Noten, sehr komplex. Im Gaumen weich, feine Textur, noch immer gut strukturiert, mit seidenweichen Gerbstoffen, einer top Säure und noch mit etwas Frucht. Im Abgang mit sehr guter Länge, endet auf Blutorangen. Gefällt mir stilistisch sehr, sehr gut. Trinken bis 2024. 18.5 vvPunkte (93/100)"
