In the glass
What it pairs with
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Agnolotti del plin
Barbera's bright acidity cuts the rich meat filling. -
Tajarin with ragu
The wine's fruit and acidity carry the meat sauce. -
Salame di Cuneo
Cured pork meets the refreshing acid line.
How to serve Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Agnolotti del plin, Tajarin with ragu, Salame di Cuneo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Conterno's Barbera d'Alba comes from the Cascina Francia estate in Serralunga, made in a structured, long-aged style unusual for the grape.
- 1974 — Cascina Francia vineyard acquired, source of the estate Barbera
Facts
- Producer
- Giacomo Conterno
- Grapes
- Barbera (100%)
- Classification
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1974
Frequently asked about Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia
What does Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A serious, age-worthy Barbera from the same Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga, given long ageing in large old barrel in the traditionalist Conterno manner.
When should I drink Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia?
Agnolotti del plin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with ragu and Salame di Cuneo. Barbera's bright acidity cuts the rich meat filling.
What grapes are in Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia?
The blend is Barbera (100%). The wine is classified as Barbera d'Alba DOC.