This is an ambitious Croft that could become a future legend or might trip over its untrammeled ambition

The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins

The 2004 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay

Supple and appealingly sweet

cool and wonderfully pure mineral-driven middle weight flavors

Elio Altare, Barolo Arborina Vintage:2005 This is an ambitious CroftThe 2010 Barolo Arborina shows a strong fruit profile with cherry and cassis that sets it apart from the 2009 vintage that is extremely generous in floral tones of crushed flower and rose. This expression shows great power and substance with 20 to 30% new oak. This is a precise and sharp wine with a heightened sense of focus and definition that is backed by pretty mineral shadings. Hold this wine ten years or more. Drink, 2017 2035.