Barolo DOCG 2022

Elio Altare | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Elio Altare | Cascina Nuova 51 | IT 12064 La Morra

05252822 · 0,75 l · 86,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Altare 's Barolo is a Barolo of the four cardinal directions. Not geographically, but in terms of character: from La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and the municipality of Barolo comes a wine that does not let any single vineyard site take centre stage, but rather all of them at once. A map of the entire appellation in 10,000 bottles. What gives each vintage its unique character is the climate. 2022 was hot, dry and concentrated in the Langhe – a year that Parker ranked among the most extraordinary of the last decade. The vines were under stress; the grapes ripened early and fully; and the extraction from 4 to 5 days in rotary fermenters yielded denser fruit and softer tannins than in a cooler year. Twenty-four months in used French barriques gave the wine structure and complexity without overshadowing the warmth of the vintage.

What Altarephilosophy ensures, even in warm years, is that there is no pretension, nothing monumental for the sake of being monumental. The aim remains the same as it was in 1978: elegance. A deep, luminous ruby red. Opulent and warm on the nose: ripe red fruit, cherries, roses, spices and a hint of liquorice. Full-bodied on the palate, supported by soft, ripe tannins, with great warmth and a long, smooth final. The 2022 Barolo – four municipalities, a hot summer, an unmistakable signature. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Barolo is a lively, juicy wine that is already a delight to drink upon its release. An explosion of sweet, red-fruit notes, new leather, rose petals, blood orange and sweet spices dances across the palate. This fruity, expressive Barolo will remain enjoyable for another decade or more. The grapes come from the Sarmassa, Bricco Ambrogio, Sorano and Pernanno vineyards. It is simply a delight to drink." Vinous

"This classic Barolo cheerfully unfolds top notes of ripe cherries, raspberries and nutmeg, whilst more subtle hints of rose and rooibos emerge as it develops. On the palate, it is somewhat more angular; delicate red berries meet dry, assertive tannins, yet it is a surprising freshness that sets the tone. The finish lingers with notes of tar and sweet spices." Decanter

"The Barolo has a spicy side with dark fruit, tar, licorice and a dusting of cinnamon or exotic cumin, reflecting the warmth and generosity of the vintage across the Barolo appellation. Fruit is drawn from various sites in Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and Novello. This hot vintage delivers a slightly sweet edge, and the tannins are softly integrated, giving this wine an accessible drinking style for the near and medium term." Wine Advocate