Barolo, Vigneto Arborina,

Destination

Elio Altare, Barolo, Vigneto Arborina, 2010

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Elio Altare, Barolo, Vigneto Arborina, 2010

Typical bold and corpulent in true Arborina style yet with a class and refinement rarely seen from the wines of this vineyard. This must be the most complete and captivating example the Altares have ever made. Explosive and open-knit, mouth filling flavours but despite this the tannins are supremely well-defined and there is a brilliance and brightness to the fruit. An intense palate bursting with flavours of herb, dried rose, fresh cherry, garriguettes and kirsch. Profound and phenomenally long.

Maturity:

Keep

ABV:

14.5%

95/100

Susan Hulme, The Wine Independent

The 2018 Elio Altare Barolo Arborina from La Morra has a delicate nose of fragrant meadow flowers and a background of gentle oak spice and notes of cedar and cinnamon. It has a wonderfully opulent texture, with some good concentration without being heavy. It has a lightness of touch on the finish that I really like. The mouth-watering acidity and lots of fine tannins leave a lingering, savory finish. This wine is both charming and powerful. Keep for one to two years. It should last for 20 years plus.

Date Reviewed:

07/2022

Drinking Window:

2024 - 2042

94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2018 Barolo Arborina is a powerful, burly wine that is going to need a bit of time to soften the firm young Nebbiolo tannins. There is plenty of Arborina energy and tannin that comes alive with a bit of coaxing. Dark cherry, gravel, cloves and licorice give the 2018 a decidedly somber feel in this vintage.

Date Reviewed:

02/2022

Drinking Window:

2028 - 2045

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