Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia Vintage:2012 This is really quite pretty

This is really quite pretty and a wine that should amply reward mid-term cellaring

A completely different aromatic profile is present here with its cool

here the wood is more generous and while it stops short of being intrusive on the white flower and citrus suffused nose

almost inky

iron and smoked meat

Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia Vintage:2012 This is really quite prettyUtterly magnificent in the glass, 2013 Barbera dAlba Francia presents a rich, almost demi glace like texture that envelops the palate. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, hard candy, rose petal and wild flowers all flesh out effortlessly. The 2013 has the energy of a cool, late ripening vintage, but with striking inner sweetness and depth. Elegant, restrained and sophisticated, the 2013 is another real gem from Roberto Conterno. This is just about as