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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 1996
  • 750ml
  • Italy
  • Piedmont
  • Barolo
  • Nebbiolo
  • Red
  • EE638
  • EE638
Lot 876

1996 Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba Barolo Riserva - 750ml - 1 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$800 - CAD$1,100

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This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1996 Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba Barolo Riserva - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $800 - $1100 with a reserve of $650. The bottles in this lot come from collection 10931.

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A Toronto-based consignor who has had a keen interest in wine for several decades. His collection, consisting of stellar vintages of Burgundian and Italian wine was procured through local agents, the LCBO and SAQ upon release, with a few coming from The Rare Wine Company in California. Storage consisted of a wine unit in a climate-controlled room before arriving at Iron Gate for auction.
The score for 1996 Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba Barolo Riserva is 94-96 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The saturated ruby/purple-colored 1996 Barolo Falletto exhibits an extraordinary nose of smoke, earth, white truffles, black fruits, licorice, and floral scents. Extremely massive, with layers of concentration, high tannin, a muscular personality, and a 40+ second finish, this classic, young Barolo will require patience. Why can't I turn my body clock back twenty years?