Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia, 1985 SO032326 Weiser Dry showcasing the balance and finesse

showcasing the balance and finesse that make the region’s Pinot Noir so special

making it a standout expression of Mendoza’s terroir

Hard to find outside specialist shops

Perfect for: seafood feasts

This is a wine for people who love Mosel Riesling and want it in bubbles

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia, 1985 SO032326 Weiser Dry showcasing the balance and finesseForty years old. A museum piece from Giovanni Conterno's hand when Roberto was still a teenager and the cellar was running the wines the way it had since 1974, when Giacomo bought Cascina Francia. 1985 was a great, warm vintage that produced wines of unusual concentration for the era, and Conterno's standard Cascina Francia from such a year would have been a near Monfortino grade selection in any other house. Four decades on, this is fully resolved,