Elio Altare - Barolo DOCG - 2020

Elegant and highly regarded Barolo from Elio Altare

Clear ruby ​​red wine with garnet reflections. In the nose elegant hints of red fruit, strawberry, raspberry, violets, vanilla, balsamic and pepper. In the mouth the wine is warm, elegant, with a seductive acidity, soft round tannins and a long lasting aftertaste.

The grapes of this basic Barolo from Elio Altare come from various vineyards located in La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and Barolo. The vineyards were planted in the 90s and early 2000s.

The grapes are harvested by hand in September/October. A careful selection is made for quality. After this, the grapes are gently pressed. Fermentation takes place with the skins in large steel vats, the must of which is regularly pumped around. The wine matures for 24 months in used French barriques. After this, the wine is bottled and remains in the bottle for at least another 12 months for further refinement.

About Elio Altare:
The winery is located in the village of Annunziata, which is part of La Morra. The company is currently managed by Elio Altare's daughter Silvia. In total, the company has 11 hectares of vineyards in all sub-regions of the Barolo DOCG. Among connoisseurs, Elio Altare's Barolos are known for their complexity, finesse and exceptional expression of the terroir.

93/100 points Robert Parker

Showing bright fruit freshness and energy, the Elio Altare 2020 Barolo is packed with cherry, wild currant, dried apricot and orange peel. The wine offers volume and texture, more so than your standard Barolo, with soft layers and pretty accessibility. It ages in used barrique for 24 months. There is a hint of butter biscuit too. The tannins are almost resolved, and you don't need to wait long to open