La Villa, Langhe, 2019

Name: La Villa, Langhe
Brand: Elio Altare
Price: 360.32 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2007 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

justerini & brooks tasting note

A wine that transparently mirrors its origins, with red fruit and cocoa notes of Arborina Nebbiolo mixed with the lush salty freshness of Larigi. Slick, deep and with some tang to the finish. A blend of 60% Nebbiolo from Arborina and 40% Barbera from Larigi, aged in 100% new oak barriques for 18 months. On average 3000 bottles are produced each year.

critic reviews

93/100Monica Larner,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A blend of 60% Barbera (from the Larigi vineyard) and 40% Nebbiolo (from Arborina), the Elio Altare 2019 Langhe Rosso La Villa reveals bright fruit over a medium body. The wine shows plum, cherry, roasted almond and grilled rosemary. It ages in new barrique for 18 months. This wine is elegantly streamlined on the finish. There was a tiny production of just 900 bottles.

DRINKING WINDOW 2022 - 2030

date of review 08/2022

94/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

The 2019 La Villa, Altare's blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera, is wonderfully vibrant. Readers should plan on cellaring it for at least a few years, as the tannins are a bit nervy. The combination of Barbera fruit and Nebbiolo structure is quite appealing. Black cherry, mocha, licorice and espresso build into the fleshy finish.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2039

date of review 02/2022