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Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia 2015

Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia 2015
$54.99

SKU 1604

750ml

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Category Red Wine
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Appellation Barbera d'Alba
Brand Giacomo Conterno
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Wine SpectatorEarth tones mingle with dark blackberry and plum fruit in this beefy Barbera. Still tough on the finish, with an astringent feel, yet packed with dark, ripe fruit. Drink now through 2024.

Bruce Sanderson, April 30, 2018

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