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Impeccable. Earthy, lilac, hints of cedar, light chocolate. Deep. Rich and constantly changing - lengthy flavor. Tar, spice. Mid-weight on palate. Defined acid and tannin relationship. Great time to open this.
Impeccable. Earthy, lilac, hints of cedar, light chocolate. Deep. Rich and constantly changing - lengthy flavor. Tar, spice. Mid-weight on palate. Defined acid and tannin relationship. Great time to open this.
I had this vintage of Francia some years ago and I wasn't satisfied with the wine as it appeared very withdrawn, dark and a bit rejecting. Now it slowly opens up, showing more fresh fruit aromas, tar and some floral notes. Lively acidity, nice fruit and polished tannins on the palate. Give it one more decade and this Francia will turn into a real beauty.
I had this vintage of Francia some years ago and I wasn't satisfied with the wine as it appeared very withdrawn, dark and a bit rejecting. Now it slowly opens up, showing more fresh fruit aromas, tar and some floral notes. Lively acidity, nice fruit and polished tannins on the palate. Give it one more decade and this Francia will turn into a real beauty.
Another Francia with a more open mind than the 98 I had some weeks ago. Beautiful nose after quite a bit of time in the decanter and the glass. Not as tannic as I had thought. Give it ten more years.
Another Francia with a more open mind than the 98 I had some weeks ago. Beautiful nose after quite a bit of time in the decanter and the glass. Not as tannic as I had thought. Give it ten more years.
Quite light ruby , wide garnet , terracotta rim . Fruit forward , with red cherry , strawberry , rose , pomegranate with sweet spices , anis . On the palate lovely sweet cherry , strawberry , light red fruits , crunchy with quite fresh acidity . Polished and sweet , but very present tannins , this is still very young. Saline and sweet spice tinged finish , good length. This is drinking well, however is still very fruit driven and just improved throughout the evening . From now but will improve over the next 5-10 years and last well a further 10, especially in magnum.
Quite light ruby , wide garnet , terracotta rim . Fruit forward , with red cherry , strawberry , rose , pomegranate with sweet spices , anis . On the palate lovely sweet cherry , strawberry , light red fruits , crunchy with quite fresh acidity . Polished and sweet , but very present tannins , this is still very young. Saline and sweet spice tinged finish , good length. This is drinking well, however is still very fruit driven and just improved throughout the evening . From now but will improve over the next 5-10 years and last well a further 10, especially in magnum.
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
