Giacomo Conterno, Barolo "Cascina Francia", 1999 so012425 tondonia 2012 offer and dried rose petals lead

and dried rose petals lead the way

the wine is medium-bodied and vibrant

Mourvèdre has been at home here since Greek settlers planted it some two and a half millennia ago

healthy fruit and perfect balance—ideal conditions for a wine that’s always about structure

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo "Cascina Francia", 1999 so012425 tondonia 2012 offer and dried rose petals leadGiacomo Conternos 1999 Barolo Cascina Francia is drawn from the family's Serralunga vineyard, acquired in 1974 and now one of Barolos most iconic crus. Fermented traditionally with long maceration, the wine aged for four years in large Slavonian oak botti. This vintage reflects the power and structure of Serralunga with the depth and finesse of a long maturing Nebbiolo. A benchmark expression of Barolo, crafted by one of Piemontes most revered