Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2008 ITALY Bricco Ambrogio (Roddi) and Rocche

Bricco Ambrogio (Roddi) and Rocche dell’Annunziata (La Morra)

conveying an ineffable silkiness of texture rather than the sheer plushness of the '12

I followed this bottle for four days and it never showed a hint of oxidation

most could guess a Pomerol

and gobs of ripe tannin

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2008 ITALY Bricco Ambrogio (Roddi) and Rocche1. 5cm 96 Points James Suckling One of the best Cascina Francias in a long time. It shows aromas of melons and plums with hints of hazelnut and coca. Full body and dense with gorgeous silky tannins and an incredible finish. The texture is wonderful. Pure velvet. Chocolate and cedar. Orange peel. So long and beautiful. Love the finish. Very approachable now but better in four or five years. 12 2012 95 Points Wine Advocate The 2008 Barolo Cascina