Description
// 100% Nebbiolo from La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo
Maceration on the skins for approx. 4/5 days in rotary fermenters with temperature control, aging in French barrique for 24 months. Very intense ruby red with garnet reflections, fresh scents of small red fruits, raspberry, redcurrant and wild roses that evolve into licorice and spice notes. Warm, elegant, persistent with a long finish, soft tannins." - Silvio Altare
"Despite being firmly rooted in La Morra, Elio Altare’s Barolo brings together fruit from tiny plots in the surrounding villages. In 2021, Pernanno in Castiglione Falletto, Sarmassa in Barolo, Bricco Ambrogio in Roddi, and Sorana in Serralunga make up the component parts for a cohesive and congruent whole. Subtlety scented with red berries, hints of dark chocolate and rosemary, its mid-palate weight lends some girth, while tactile texture comes from the oak frame and fine-grained tannins. A charming pop of dark raspberry floods the finish. Quite an easy-to-drink package but with enough substance and depth for the next seven to eight years." - 92 points, Decanter
