Clos Clocher other_regions_italy Conterno’s Barbera officially carries the

Conterno’s Barbera officially carries the Cascina Francia vineyard designation to differentiate it from a new single-vineyard Barbera from the Cerretta vineyard the estate will release beginning with the 2008 vintage

refined and airy gives way to equally refined and extremely intense medium weight plus flavors that possess ample amounts of dry extract that buffers the firm tannins on the austere

This is a brilliant wine and a sleeper of the vintage to drink over the next 10-15 years

(from 45+ year old vines that sit just above Champans)

Clos Clocher other_regions_italy Conterno’s Barbera officially carries theEnticing aromatics here, with a smoked bacon edge to the grilled oak, liquorice and cassis fruits. Well muscled through the mid palate, with tannins that are fully integrated but still giving form and life to the wine. Enjoyable.