99 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Barolo Francia is a vertical, explosive Barolo endowed with tons of energy. Bright acids and fine beams of tannin provide the framework for this striking young Barolo. All the elements are so well balanced. Time in the glass brings out an interplay of mineral-drenched energy, persistence and textural breadth. There's a lot of structure, and yet the tannins feel fine-grained and finessed. I especially admire its translucent energy. Magnificent. Drink: 2029-2046. (Jan 2025)"
99 points Falstaff: "Dark, elegant ruby red colour. Initially red peach, raspberries, subtle hints of cold butter and watermelon on the nose, with a slight spiciness in the background. Compact on the palate, tight-knit and full-bodied, opens up with complexity and length, always juicy, elegant and deep, lingers for a long time. Alcohol 14.5%. (10/14/25)"
98+ points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Luminous deep red. While a very vertical wine, this is still much riper, rounder and fruitier than the 2021 Arione, brimming with sweet red cherry, quinine, licorice and mineral aromas and flavours. Closes long, fresh and quite savoury on the lingering licorice- and mineral-accented finish. Drinking window: 2033-2045. (5/9/25)"
97 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Tasted from bottle, the 2021 Barolo Francia is a jeweled ruby color, while the nose is very pure, inviting, and perhaps a touch shy, offering notes of pure red berries, cherry liqueur, sweet herbs, and rocky earth. The structure is quite energetic and eclectic in energy, and the palate is just stunning now, with lovely sweetness, although it’s fully dry. (5/1/25)"
97 points James Suckling: "Elegant style to this Barolo, fresh and lightly fruited with subtle spices. Wild strawberries, watermelon and hints of Parma violets, oak bark and licorice. Full-bodied with intense flavor and fine-tuned tannins, soaked in licorice again and dried flowers. Long, savory and refreshing aftertaste. Almost drinkable now, but best from October 2025. (Jan 2025)"
97 points Vanessa Conlin, MW (The Wine Palate): "Concentrated aromas of lavendar, tree bark, spiced cherry, and white pepper. Long, fine tannins support a powerful core of perfect balance, finishing with perfume and a spherical mouthfeel. Drink: 2025-2045. (Sep 2025)"
99 points Falstaff: "Dark, elegant ruby red colour. Initially red peach, raspberries, subtle hints of cold butter and watermelon on the nose, with a slight spiciness in the background. Compact on the palate, tight-knit and full-bodied, opens up with complexity and length, always juicy, elegant and deep, lingers for a long time. Alcohol 14.5%. (10/14/25)"
98+ points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Luminous deep red. While a very vertical wine, this is still much riper, rounder and fruitier than the 2021 Arione, brimming with sweet red cherry, quinine, licorice and mineral aromas and flavours. Closes long, fresh and quite savoury on the lingering licorice- and mineral-accented finish. Drinking window: 2033-2045. (5/9/25)"
97 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Tasted from bottle, the 2021 Barolo Francia is a jeweled ruby color, while the nose is very pure, inviting, and perhaps a touch shy, offering notes of pure red berries, cherry liqueur, sweet herbs, and rocky earth. The structure is quite energetic and eclectic in energy, and the palate is just stunning now, with lovely sweetness, although it’s fully dry. (5/1/25)"
97 points James Suckling: "Elegant style to this Barolo, fresh and lightly fruited with subtle spices. Wild strawberries, watermelon and hints of Parma violets, oak bark and licorice. Full-bodied with intense flavor and fine-tuned tannins, soaked in licorice again and dried flowers. Long, savory and refreshing aftertaste. Almost drinkable now, but best from October 2025. (Jan 2025)"
97 points Vanessa Conlin, MW (The Wine Palate): "Concentrated aromas of lavendar, tree bark, spiced cherry, and white pepper. Long, fine tannins support a powerful core of perfect balance, finishing with perfume and a spherical mouthfeel. Drink: 2025-2045. (Sep 2025)"
| Product SKU | 353431 |
| Producer | Conterno/Giacomo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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