The recently-bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is

Cherry and blackberry aromas rise to the front with lingering tones of smoke

Deep garnet-purple colored

(92-95)/2036+

I sampled a mind-boggling array of outstanding and often profound wines in my marathon tasting session with proprietor and winemaker Luca Currado

Joseph Drouhin, Griotte Chambertin Vintage:2002 The recently-bottled 2005 Barolo CascinaA discreet touch of reduction still allows the earthy red berry and black cherry aromas to express themselves. The rich, pure and mouth coating flavors possess excellent volume and ample minerality on the gorgeously complex and beautifully balanced finish that delivers superb length. This is not as complex as the Charmes but its notably finer and should also age extremely well. 93 2024+