Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Croera Morra Vintage:2004 In what La Rioja Alta

In what La Rioja Alta considers the greatest years (there have been three to date

what I find most alluring of all are those briny

plenty of blackberry and bilberry fruit

(from white pinot noir

Opaque purple

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Croera Morra Vintage:2004 In what La Rioja AltaBruno Giacosa's 2004 Barolo Croera is an excellent choice for drinking over the next decade or so. A pretty, understated wine, the Croera offers lovely balance in a feminine style that is typical of La Morra. Rose petal, mint, sage, crushed raspberries and anise shape the aromatic, mid weight finish. If opened today, the 2004 needs a bit of air to soften the tannins a touch. The Croera is the one and only Barolo Bruno Giacosa made from La Morra.