Clos Clocher other_regions_italy Conterno’s Barbera officially carries the

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

(from 45+ year old vines that sit just above Champans)

powerful and broad-shouldered flavors that possess terrific intensity on the explosive and hugely long finish

but it is often hard for them to justify the pricing compared to other wines that also perform well for a lot less money

that raises this wine to the next level

Clos Clocher other_regions_italy Conterno’s Barbera officially carries theEnticing aromatics here, with a smoked bacon edge to the grilled oak, liquorice and cassis fruits. Well muscled through the mid palate, with tannins that are fully integrated but still giving form and life to the wine. Enjoyable.