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Friday, August 19, 2016 - Vietti tasting with Lorenzo (Castiglione Falletto): A Barbera from the vineyard with Vietti's second oldest vines (80-90 years old average). This Cru sees barriques (20% new). A terrific bouquet of dark cherries, black plums, musk and violets. Much more approachable on palate than the 2011 La Crena we recently drank. The oak is present but in good balance with the fruit. Thierry also very much liked it saying "it matches the vintage characteristics well - it's elegant, not lean". It hides its 15% alc well. Good length. A wine for earlier drinking than the '11 La Crena.

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