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It will be interesting to see what he comes up with going forward

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On the palate

eventually unfurling to offer subtle scents of fresh pineapple

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia Vintage:2012 Seventeen percent was fermented inThe 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