Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1974: Cascina Francia vineyard acquired, source of the estate Barbera

Facts

Producer
Giacomo Conterno · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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