Barolo, Arborina, 2017
Full, rich and voluptuous - very much on the more corpulent and curvaceous side of the Barolo spectrum. Less bright but more complex than the regular Barolo, a velvety hint of mocha accompanies the sweet strawberry and plum fruit, anchored by dark, savoury earthiness. Mighty and impressive. A clay-dominated south to south east facing amphitheatre in the commune of Annunziata La Morra. Aged for 24 months in 20% new oak.
critic reviews
From the Altare family's historic cru that extends from right under the panoramic platform at the main house and the tasting room, comes this homegrown and classic wine. The 2017 Barolo Arborina opens to an immediate note of bold cherry and redcurrant that is lifted and pure. That fruit intensity is followed softly by leather, sweet tobacco and crushed flowers. Arborina offers terrific intensity and smoothing textural richness that embraces the concentrated style of the vintage.
The 2017 Barolo Arborina is creamy, ample and sensual. In 2017, the flavor profile is a bit darker than usual, but all the elements are so impeccably balanced. A wine of total harmony and class, the 2017 dazzles right from the get go. There is a bit of French oak that needs time to integrate, but that won't be an issue, as these wines have a track record of aging at least a few decades with no problems.