Barolo
    Elio Altare

    Barolo, 2018

    94/100
    The Wine Independent
    92/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2018

      75cl

      DP

      £53.40

    2. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £320.42

    3. 2018

      1x1.5L

      DP

      £115.61

    Broking
    1. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £319.22

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    This opens with alluring, fragrant red fruit, echoed on the palate with crispy, juicy and ripe wild red berries sewn together by a fine thread of tannins. Even-keeled, charming, and built on solid foundations. Since losing the La Morra component of this vineyard they are now down to a production of only 8,000 bottles (from 12,000.) A blend of fruit from Barolo, (Sarmassa) Serralunga and Castiglione Falletto. Aged for 24 months in 20 percent new oak.

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Susan Hulme,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2018 Elio Altare Barolo is very fragrant, with hints of crushed iris, meadow flowers and spices. This is followed by oak spice, nutmeg and cinnamon notes. Comparing this with the 2017, I like the 2018 much better. The tannins are even finer and less dry and there is a nice, pleasing freshness and juiciness on the finish. The wine feels less heavy and dense than the 2017 and so it flows pleasantly and easily across the palate. Wait one to two years, drink for up 15-20.
    drinking window 2024 - 2042
    date of review 07/2022
    92/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2018 Barolo is a gorgeous entry-level wine. Actually, it is an entry-level wine just in name. Racy and pliant, with terrific purity and fine balance, the 2018 is positively stellar. Crushed red berry fruit, flowers, mint, licorice and rose petal flesh out in this gorgeous, captivating Barolo from the Altare family. Vineyard sites are Sarmassa, Badarina and Novello.
    drinking window 2028 - 2043
    date of review 02/2022

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Italy
    Region:
    Piedmont
    Appellation:
    Barolo
    Producer:
    Elio Altare
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Nebbiolo
    abv:
    13.5%

    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.