Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia other_regions various citrus elements

various citrus elements

ripe tannins

The Brunello saw 34 months of oak prior to bottling

Otherwise there is good energy to the easy-going

Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia other_regions various citrus elementsUtterly 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