Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia 2018, Giacomo Conterno (OCC of 6)
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SGD 870.00
SGD 720.00
SGD 720.00
per item
Vintage: 2018
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Varietal: 100% Barbera
Appellation: Barbera d'Alba
Type: Red
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2037
Alcohol content: 15%
Scores (if you care about): 93/100 Robert Parker
93/100 James Suckling
Tasting Notes & Reviews:
"The Giacomo Conterno 2018 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia is showing nicely now thanks to the crisp fruit, cherry and balsam aromas that are coaxed out of Barbera grapes in the cooler growing seasons. Warmer temperatures before harvest help to bring out more of the purple and black-toned aromas you expect of this variety, with a little more fruit volume as well. In all, this vintage offers a more tapered approach that sets it apart from the richer 2019 edition and gives this wine a little more accessibility overall." 93/100 Monica Larner, Robert Parker, Dec'2021
"This is very open with juicy fruit and orange peel undertones. Succulent. Full and layered. Yummy fruit. Drink now." 93/100, James Suckling, Ag'2023
"The Giacomo Conterno 2018 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia is showing nicely now thanks to the crisp fruit, cherry and balsam aromas that are coaxed out of Barbera grapes in the cooler growing seasons. Warmer temperatures before harvest help to bring out more of the purple and black-toned aromas you expect of this variety, with a little more fruit volume as well. In all, this vintage offers a more tapered approach that sets it apart from the richer 2019 edition and gives this wine a little more accessibility overall." 93/100 Monica Larner, Robert Parker, Dec'2021
"This is very open with juicy fruit and orange peel undertones. Succulent. Full and layered. Yummy fruit. Drink now." 93/100, James Suckling, Ag'2023