In the glass
What it pairs with
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Braised beef cheek
Long-braised collagen melts against the firm Serralunga tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury depth. -
Aged Bra cheese
Hard alpine cheese mirrors the mineral spine.
How to serve Giacomo Conterno Barolo 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. Braised beef cheek, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Bra cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cascina Francia is Giacomo Conterno's estate Barolo from the Serralunga vineyard purchased in 1974, first bottled at the end of the 1970s and regarded as a benchmark of classic Barolo.
- 1978 — First Cascina Francia Barolo from the estate's Serralunga vineyard
Facts
- Producer
- Giacomo Conterno
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 250 to 500 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1978
Frequently asked about Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
What does Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The benchmark traditional Serralunga Barolo, from the estate's own Cascina Francia vineyard, against which many producers measure their work: structured, savoury and built for decades.
When should I drink Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia?
Drink 12 to 40 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 Barolo Cascina Francia?
Braised beef cheek is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Bra cheese. Long-braised collagen melts against the firm Serralunga tannin.
What grapes are in Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.