Wines
Bruno Giacosa
Piedmont (Neive)
2004 Barolo Falletto Vigna Croera
Varietal: Nebbiolo 100%
Best drinking: 2010 - 2020
Tasting notes / Reviews: Intense garnet red colour. Rich bouquet recalling withered flowers, mint, spices and undergrowth. Dry and balanced flavour with tannic texture and pleasing aftertaste.
"The 2004 Barolo Vigna Croera reveals pretty aromatics and notes of smoke, tar, roses, herbs and the small red fruits that are characteristic of the wines of La Morra. Made in a medium-bodied, delicate style it possesses a graceful, feminine personality and finessed tannins. Even though the wine continued to gain weight in the glass I noted that it was less expressive than when I tasted it from barrel in April 2007. The Croera is made from a high altitude plot in the Serradenari district of La Morra. This site has never been particularly well regarded for Nebbiolo. Long-time oenologist Dante Scaglione told me he expects the vines to only yield top-flight Barolo in truly great vintages. There will be no 2005 or 2006. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020." Antonio Galloni 90 pts, Wine Advocate, Dec 2007.
$250.00 per bottle
Available by the bottle through LCBO Classics. To order your wine, call Vintages / Classics Sales Centre at 416.365.5767 or 1.800.266.4764 with product # 92148.