2005 - Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia

"Deep ruby. Cassis, blackberry and licorice on the nose; gained a floral element with aeration. Less densely packed and obviously sweet than the '06 but still plenty fat, with flavors of dark berries and bitter chocolate complicated by an almost saline minerality. This conveys an impression of energy from limestone." Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer.

Reviewed by: International Wine Cellar 89pts