Allemand, Cornas Chaillot other_regions tannic and structured

tannic and structured

a fine bead of acidity and good weight

it reveals scents of bell pepper

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

concentrated and with depth of flavor and length

Allemand, Cornas Chaillot other_regions tannic and structuredInky ruby. A vibrant, highly perfumed bouquet evokes primary back and blue fruits, candied violet, smoked meat, olive and Indian spices. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering intense black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that unfurl slowly and become sweeter with aeration. Blends power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes very long and sappy, displaying resonating berry character and smooth, even tannins that come on late. Josh