Giacomo Conterno
Vigna Francia Barbera d'Alba

World's best Barbera? Certainly a strong contender.
World's best Barbera? Certainly a strong contender.
Aug 23rd, 2017
Less tannic and earthy but showing more fruit than in years past. Not sure how that fits the less regarded 2014 vintage? Still very rich and long and enjoyable. Almost like a barrel tasting--a good one!
Less tannic and earthy but showing more fruit than in years past. Not sure how that fits the less regarded 2014 vintage? Still very rich and long and enjoyable. Almost like a barrel tasting--a good one!
Feb 27th, 2017
A fantastic monumental wine, fullblown Barbera as I like it, nobody makes it better, always a great wine served a bit cooled.
A fantastic monumental wine, fullblown Barbera as I like it, nobody makes it better, always a great wine served a bit cooled.
Aug 7th, 2019
Decanted for 30 min not enough, tannic, acid , Big Barbera. Not approachable, let it wait.
2014 vintage
Decanted for 30 min not enough, tannic, acid , Big Barbera. Not approachable, let it wait.
2014 vintage

Lots of juicy chewy fruits, good tannin structure. One of the best Barbera's I have ever tried.
Lots of juicy chewy fruits, good tannin structure. One of the best Barbera's I have ever tried.
May 17th, 2017
This wine delivered! Young of course, with lots of acid and fruit, but also interesting notes of game and smoke.
This wine delivered! Young of course, with lots of acid and fruit, but also interesting notes of game and smoke.
Apr 23rd, 2017