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La Villa, Langhe
Elio Altare

La Villa, Langhe, 2013

critic reviews

92+/100Monica Larner,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

This is an irresistible blend of Piedmont grapes. The 2013 Langhe La Villa is constructed with 60% Barbera and 40% Nebbiolo, and sees 18 months of aging in new barrique. There is no questioning the power and opulent feel of the wine, but the sheer elegance on display is not to be underestimated. The bouquet is linear and clean, and the velvety mouthfeel suggests a more immediate drinking window. This is a stepping stone wine, midway on the road towards Barolo.

DRINKING WINDOW 2017 - 2026
date of review 06/2016
95/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

The 2013 La Villa, a blend of 60% Larigi Barbera and 40% Giarborina Nebbiolo, is gorgeous. Plump, juicy and forward, La Villa brings together the mid-palate juiciness of Barbera with the aromatic complexity of Nebbiolo, all with striking harmony and finesse. Suave, polished tannins round out the highly inviting finish. The 2013 was aged in 100% new French oak barrels. This is another effortless, gracious wine from Altare.

DRINKING WINDOW 2018 - 2033
date of review 03/2016

product details

Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Producer:
Elio Altare
Style:
Grape Variety:
abv:
13%