Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia Vintage:2012 (from two separate parcels of

(from two separate parcels of vines

it offers plenty of black raspberry

There is a really lovely inner mouth perfumed to the equally spicy and pure largebodied flavors that possess excellent mid-palate density and simply superb focus on the hugely long finish

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Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba Francia Vintage:2012 (from two separate parcels ofUtterly 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