b>94+ points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "Medium red. A classic in the making, the 1999 Cascina Francia offers a quintessentially pure expression of Nebbiolo in it aromas of roses, licorice and tar. It is powerful and potent on the palate, where endless layers of sweet fruit blossom with exceptional length. Though I expect it to be relatively accessible within a few years, it will also reward cellaring for several decades, and may ultimately be deserving of a higher score. A great effort. Drink after 2009."
94+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 1999 Cascina Francia is another absolutely stellar example of this underrated vintage. It is significantly more open than the 2001 at this stage. The bouquet is deep, pure and very refined, as it offers up a stunning blend of red and black cherries, orange zest, game, tar, a bit of red curry, roses and a flat out great base of complex minerality. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep and pure, with a rock solid core of sappy fruit, impeccable focus and balance, ripe, well-integrated and substantial tannins, and stunning length and grip on the very precise and soil-driven finish. This is broader and sweeter at the present time than the 2001 Cascina Francia, though no less well-balanced and built for the long haul. A stunning bottle in the making. 2019-2060. (Issue #17, Nov 2008)"
18.5+/20 points Jancis Robinson: "Pale ruby. Sweet and heady and rich. Dusty. Fun and transparent. Tarry. Very good. Its transparency reminds me of some Etna wines... Drink: 2010-2025. (9/27/13)"
Product SKU | 110605 |
Producer | Conterno/Giacomo |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
Varietal | Nebbiolo |
Vintage | 1999 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
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