Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions Chardonnay seems to play the

Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004

The Lazzarito is still the Barolo that spends the longest number of months in French oak following the malolactic fermentation

Anticipated maturity

(93-96)/2026+

has virtually no acidity and is aging beautifully

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia other_regions Chardonnay seems to play theThe recently bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is, as expected, somewhat closed down at this stage from an aromatic perspective. That said, it is impossible to ignore the wines richness and depth, both of which are impressive. With time in the glass hints of sweet roses, cherries, spices and tar emerge, all framed by impeccably silky tannins. As always, readers should taste this wine as soon as possible, as it will almost certainly head for a