2016 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Francia Barbera d'Alba (1.5L)

"95 out of 100...Whereas the 2016 Barbera d'Alba Francia is reticent, the Barbera d'Alba Cerretta is a total showstopper. A rush of dark red and purplish berry fruit, lavender, mint and white flowers fills out the wine's ample, broad frame. The Conterno Barberas typically need a few years in bottle to be at their best, but the 2016 is going to be virtually impossible to resist when its young." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com