Barbera, Larigi Langhe
    Elio Altare

    Barbera, Larigi Langhe,

    Destination

    Elio Altare, Barbera, Larigi Langhe, 2007

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Elio Altare, Barbera, Larigi Langhe, 2007

    From a wonderful parcel of 60 year old Barbera vines, aged in 100% new oak barrels. Bottled in the summer of 2009 at the same time as the 2006 Barolo. A lively and alluring Barbera, extremely classy tannins, great precision of fruit whilst showing huge ripeness too, this shows compelling fruit characteristics of cassis, raspberry, loganberry, crème de mure, herbs, redcurrants and cherries, fleshy and textured but at the same time refreshing.

    ABV:
    15%
    89/100
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous
    The 2014 Larigi is an attractive, slender wine that recalls some of the more delicate vintages of the early 1990s. The flavors are bright and aromatic, with plenty of lift from the high acidity of the vintage. The 2014 is pretty, but it is also naturally quite restrained, as most Barberas are in this vintage, with good silkiness and balance for the year. I expect the 2014 will age well - as virtually all vintages have - but it will never develop into a truly outstanding wine.
    Date Reviewed:
    02/2017
    Drinking Window:
    2017 - 2029

    specifications

    country:
    Italy
    region:
    Piedmont
    Appellation:
    Langhe
    Producer:
    Elio Altare
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Barbera
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.