The 2015 vintage showcases the vineyard's south-facing slope at 320 meters elevation
eucalyptus and bay-leaf lift
Francia—formerly known as Cascina Francia—is Giacomo Conterno’s flagship vineyard
With a blend of ripe red fruit and gentle spice
and a gentle earthiness that grounds all the bright fruit
Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano, 2011 LOIRECOUNT1123 The 2015 vintage showcases theIf you want to understand how powerful Barbaresco can get, start with Montestefano. Its south facing slope soaks up extra heat, giving Produttori del Barbaresco's most full bodied, almost meaty cru, with massive but ripe tannins; people often call it the most Barolo like wine in the range. The 2011 was a warm, generous vintage, which amplifies all of that into a rich, mouth filling bottle that's drinking well now with a good decant. Produttori only