La Villa, Langhe, 2012

Name: La Villa, Langhe
Brand: Elio Altare
Price: 350.74 GBP

Available Vintages

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justerini & brooks tasting note

Stricter and more reserved than the other two Langhe's. However this does open up very well after some aeration, showing velvety blueberry and cassis fruit with touches of rock salt and red cherry. The Nebbiolo reveals itself on the finish with strong overtones of sweet, floral strawberry fruit. A blend of Nebbiolo from Arborina and Barbera from Larigi aged for 18 months in new oak barriques.

critic reviews

95/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

The 2012 La Villa, a blend of 60% Larigi Barbera and 40% Arborina Nebbiolo, is superb. Wonderfully alive and nuanced, the 2012 races across the palate with beautifully layered fruit and fabulous overall balance. Dark red cherry, plum, spice and new leather notes meld together in the glass. As is typically the case, the Barbera gives richness and mid-palate, while the Nebbiolo is mostly felt in the wine's aromatics and structure.

DRINKING WINDOW 2018 - 2032

date of review 03/2015