Elio Altare

Rubinrot, lebendiges, leicht-würziges Bouquet mit den typischen Mandel- und Sauerkirscharomen. Saftig, frisch und zugänglich im Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

"L'Insieme" ist ein kleines, aber konkretes Projekt der Öno-Solidarität. Gerade einmal sieben Winzerbetriebe aus der Langhe haben sich zusammengefunden, um jedes Jahr mit einem Teil des Ertrags konkrete Solidaritätsprojekte zu fördern. Zu den Mitgliedern zählen Elio Altare, Gianfranco Alessandria, Giuliano Corino, Federico Grasso, Giulio e Paolo Morando, Lorenzo Revello und Mauro Veglio. Unter dem gleichnamigen Label (L'Insieme: miteinander, zusammen, gemeinsam) unterstützen die Weinproduzenten Solidaritätsprojekte auf der ganze Welt mit 5 Euro pro abgefüllter Flasche. Bis heute wurden auf diese Weise fast 500.000 Euro gespendet und in Summe 42 bedeutende Projekte gefördert.

Im tiefdunklen L'Insieme vereinen sich die typischen Trauben der Langa (Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto) mit der rassigen Würze des Cabernet. Ein Wein von fester, kräftiger Struktur, harmonisch abgerundetem Tannin, zartem Schmelz und schönem Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

La Villa ein Verschnitt aus Nebbiolo- und Barbera-Trauben mit weitem Bouquet von Sauerkirschen und Veilchen, in dessen Geschmack alle Komponenten exakt bemessen sind. Gute Frucht, geschliffenes Tannin, feine Säure und ein würziger Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"A blend of 60% Barbera and 40% Nebbiolo, the 2012 Langhe La Villa sees 18 months in new oak for extra richness and a beautifully plush style. Soft and luscious tones open the bouquet and the wine transitions seamlessly from dark fruit to savory spice. The tannins are round, ripe and well managed." Robert Parker

"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." VINOUS

La Villa ein Verschnitt aus Nebbiolo- und Barbera-Trauben mit weitem Bouquet von Sauerkirschen und Veilchen, in dessen Geschmack alle Komponenten exakt bemessen sind. Gute Frucht, geschliffenes Tannin, feine Säure und ein würziger Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2016 Langhe La Villa is a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera. This plump, rich and ripe vintage is another good choice for a cheesy pasta dish with its 15% alcohol and solid acidity. The Barbera is what gives the wine its fleshy succulence and freshness, and the Nebbiolo adds the structure and the elegance. The finished product is opulent and dense." Robert Parker

"Opulent and oaky, broad and concentrated, offering vanilla, spice and chocolate notes. Balanced and vibrant, with a long, fruit-, spice- and tar-filled aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 La Villa is a blend of 60% Nebbiolo and 40% Barbera, both from Arborina. In this vintage, the weight and texture of Barbera dominate, at least in the early going. Creamy and expansive on the palate, the 2016 La Villa has a lot to offer once it fully comes together. Silky and beautifully perfumed, the 2016 is already quite expressive. It will be interesting to see if time brings a bit more harmony, although the 2016 certainly seems to have a good bit of potential." Vinous

Langhe Giàrborina (vormals Arborina) duftet seidig und nuanciert, im Glas rote Kirschen, Brombeeren und Wiesenblumen. Ein prächtiger Nebbiolo, tadellos ausgeglichen, bestechend elegant und mit vielversprechender Zukunft. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 Langhe Giàrborina reveals a soft and velvety disposition that is enhanced by layers of fruit, spice and smoke. There is a note of candied cherry or dried blackberry that serves to remind you that this was a warm growing season. The wine is executed in an up-front or accessible style that makes it perfect for grilled meats or succulent meatloaf." Robert Parker

"The 2015 Langhe Giarborina, Altare's 100% Nebbiolo, exudes energy, tension and class. At this early stage, it is quite primary, which is not surprising for a young Giarborina. Readers will have to give the 2015 at least a few years in bottle to allow it to flesh out." VINOUS

La Villa ein Verschnitt aus Nebbiolo- und Barbera-Trauben mit weitem Bouquet von Sauerkirschen und Veilchen, in dessen Geschmack alle Komponenten exakt bemessen sind. Gute Frucht, geschliffenes Tannin, feine Säure und ein würziger Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 La Villa, Altare's Barbera/Nebbiolo blend, needs time to fully come together. The interplay of Barbera fruit with Nebbiolo aromatics and structure once again proves to be alluring. Sweet floral notes lead into cedar, anise and bright, red-toned fruits. Silky and energetic on the palate, the 2015 exudes freshness. What surprises me most is the wine's restraint, especially given the natural power of 2015." VINOUS

Langhe Giàrborina (vormals Arborina) duftet seidig und nuanciert, im Glas rote Kirschen, Brombeeren und Wiesenblumen. Ein prächtiger Nebbiolo, tadellos ausgeglichen, bestechend elegant und mit vielversprechender Zukunft. SUPERIORE.DE

"Seeing a short maceration time and only a brief aging period in barrique, the 2016 Langhe Giàrborina offers a rich, plummy and soft approach. The wine is ready to drink right out of the gate with a veal lasagna and bechamel sauce." Robert Parker

"The 2016 Langhe Giarborina is another breathtaking wine from Altare. Soaring aromatics and finely knit fruit are the signatures of an exceptional vintage in which the Altare family captured all the potential of the year. A regal, aristocratic wine, the 2016 has it all. Polished tannins add to the wine's considerable appeal. Above all else, the 2016 Giarborina is a wine of exceptional balance. There is so much to like." Vinous

Dunkles, konzentriertes Rubin. In der Nase Pflaumen, Mokka, Rauch, Menthol, Gewürze und etwas neues Leder. Im Trunk klar, muskulös und breitschultrig. Bei aller Fülle ist er stets präzise und klar, die Tannine sind geschmeidig. Die Persönlichkeit dieses Barolo aus den Top-Lagen La Morra, Castiglione Falletto und Serralunga d'Alba begeistert uns bis in den langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous ruby. Finely spiced raspberry nose. Elegant, juicy palate and fragrant finish with wonderful tannins. Precise and finely built." Jancis Robinson

"The 2015 Barolo is an absolutely glorious wine. Sensual, silky and polished, the 2015 has so much to offer. Bright red berry fruit is nicely complemented by an array of floral and spiced notes that add nuance. Polished tannins add to the wine's considerable near-term appeal, but the straight Barolo also has a track record here of aging exceptionally well. Vineyard sites include Pernanno, Sarmassa, Rochettevino and Cerretta. Don't miss it." Vinous

"Elio Altare gives me a bit of his winemaker's wisdom: "Wine is like a marriage—it needs to be consummated early." With that in mind, the 2015 Barolo is engineered for near- and medium-term drinking with lots of plump fruit that jumps right out. The wine is open and inviting. Dark fruit is followed by warm tones of tilled earth and cured tobacco. Grapes are harvested from different parcels in four vineyard passes. In 2015, the team had the time to wait for each parcel to mature properly because the harvest was relaxed and spread over more comfortable timing." Robert Parker

Klassisch komponierter, perfekter Einstieg in die Altare-Welt des Nebbiolo aus eigenen Lagen in Barolo, Castiglione Falletto und Serralunga d'Alba. Das Weingut Elio Altare gehört seit jeher mit seiner modernen Prägung (Barrique-Einsatz) zu den Erzeugern, deren Barolo in jungen Jahren weniger hart und spröde anmuten und selten um mehr als 10 Jahre weitere Flaschenreife betteln.

Tiefe, dunkle Frucht mit einer Feinheit und Vielschichtigkeit, die erst im langen Abgang das wunderbar feinkörnige Tannin und die Kraft an den Gaumen bringt, die wir bei den Weinen so sehr lieben. Dieser immens gut strukturierte Rote aus exzellentem Jahrgang ist bereits früh ein großer Genuss und wird daher mit zunehmender Reife nicht unbedingt zugänglicher, sondern gewinnt an Größe, Komplexität, Eleganz und Finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubin mit feinem Granatschimmer. Intensive und einladende Nase, satt nach reifen Früchten, Brombeeren und dunklen Kirschen, frische Zwetschken im Hintergrund. Rund und saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, breitet sich satt aus, im Verlauf mit feinmaschigem Tannin, tiefgründig, langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Bright and floral, with lovely aromatic top notes that give the wine energy, the 2016 Barolo is a terrific introduction to the Altare Barolos. Lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and new leather are some of the many notes that grace this silky, mid-weight Barolo." Vinous

"This is a classic interpretation of Nebbiolo that offers beautiful intensity and balance. The bouquet is pure, elegant and direct with highly distinguishable aromas of wild cherry, tobacco, earth and licorice root. It sees two years in used barrique, and this time in wood contributes to the volume and depth of the palate. The wine is almost ready to drink out of the gate, or comfortably within the next 10-year window." Robert Parker

Arborina 2015 präsentiert sich üppig, zentriert und geradezu vollständig. Dunkles Bouquet nach Kirschen und Brombeeren, am Gaumen perfekt mit dem Holz verbunden. Ein perfekt strukturierter Barolo mit Harmonie und Reichtum. Kraftvoll und unaufhaltsam stürmt er in ein grandioses Finale, dabei zeigt er viel Lebendigkeit und Frische! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 Barolo Arborina is soft, pretty and sensual. The warmth of the vintage has softened the typically hard young Arborina tannins, which in turn gives the wine more near-term approachability than is often the case. Floral, cedar and tobacco notes add an attractive upper register to this very pretty and nuanced Barolo from Altare." Vinous

Großartiger Barolo Cannubi von granatroter Farbe und mit augeprägtem Duft nach Waldbeeren. Der elegant fruchtige Geschmack zeigt typisch kräftige Tannine und eine tolle Säure. Große Klasse mit hervorragendem Lagerpotenzial - made by Altare. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Duftige und fein gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach reifen Kirschen, Himbeeren und einem Hauch Chinarinde und Rosenblättern. Dichtmaschiges, sattes Tannin, entwickelt viel Kraft im Verlauf, kernig, satte Noten nach Himbeere, braucht noch zusätzliche Reife." Falstaff

"The 2011 Barolo Cannubi represents the inaugural vintage of this new classic. Elio Altare lost his lease on the Brunate cru, but gained a 2,500-square-meter section of Cannubi (and Cannubi Valletta) in its place with 20-year-old vines. Elio says that the two vineyards are actually very similar with comparable exposures and sandy soil types. To my palate, however, this wine tasted riper and more evolved than the Brunate. It reveals bold berry notes of strawberry, prune and flinty mineral nuances. The vintage heat is more evident in this Cannubi expression. The wine also shows soft lines and a yielding texture." Robert Parker

"A regal, aristocratic Barolo, Altare's 2011 Cannubi is just as fabulous today as it has been on the previous occasions I have tasted it. Ripe, silky tannins caress the palate as this lifted, precise Barolo shows off its multi-dimensional, exquisitely beautiful personality. Elio Altare won't divulge the exact location of the parcel he is sourcing fruit from. Much like a great spot for white truffles, this dirt clearly produces fruit of the highest level. The 2011 Cannubi is nearly impossible to resist today, but it will be even better once some of the baby fat drops off. This is one of the wines of the vintage." VINOUS

"Bright and delicate, despite the brooding tannins. Strawberry, cherry, rose and black pepper flavors mingle as this unfolds into a long, spicy aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Fabulous perfumes of flowers, berries, strawberries, and sandalwood. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, and a long finish that lasts for minutes. A fabulous Cannubi. All about class." James Suckling

Barolo Cannubi aus Piemonts Traumjahr 2012 ist von granatroter Farbe und mit augeprägtem Duft nach Waldbeeren. Der elegant fruchtige Geschmack zeigt typisch kräftige Tannine und eine tolle Säure. Große Klasse mit hervorragendem Lagerpotenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Barolo Cannubi is shaping up to be magnificent. Next to the other 2012s, all of which play across a single dimension, the Cannubi stands out because of its creamy, multidimensional personality. Suave, silky tannins reinforce that impression. Like all of the 2012s here, the Cannubi is not a big wine, but it shows remarkable finesse. The Cannubi also has a bit more tannic bite on the finish, which is probably a combination of the manual punchdowns used here and traces of green tannin from the hail damage. Knock out aromatics, fine tannins and veins of supporting, saline-infused minerality all leave a lasting impression. The 2012 saw four days on the skins, a bit less than the other Barolos. More importantly, it is a testament to what a quality-obsessed grower can achieve in a year with plenty of challenges." VINOUS

Barolo Cannubi ist von granatroter Farbe und mit augeprägtem Duft nach Waldbeeren. Der elegant fruchtige Geschmack zeigt typisch kräftige Tannine und eine tolle Säure. Große Klasse mit hervorragendem Lagerpotenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, mitteldichtes Granatrot. Kompakte und ansprechende Nase, verströmt Aromen nach reifer Kirsche, Waldhimbeere und Brombeere, im hinteren Bereich leicht nach Trüffel. Saftig und salzig am Gaumen, charmante, reife Himbeernote, öffnet sich mit herzhaftem, präsentem Tannin, süßer Schmelz, der lange anhält." Falstaff

"2013 Barolo Cannubi shows special intensity and verve that served as a hallmark for this classic vintage. The good news at the Altare winery is that the woman who leases out this parcel of Cannubi has renewed the contract, after heated negotiations, for six more years. That means that we can count on seeing this wine until 2024. This wine is absolutely distinguished by its fine and polished nature, but it feels firm and structured, even a bit fatter than expected, once it hits the palate. The effect is complete and generous. Wait a few moments and the wine takes a turn toward very floral and perfumed aromas." Robert Parker

"Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Plenty of sweet marasca cherry on the nose as well as the palate. A touch smoky too. Succulent fruit that closes up on the finish. Lovely, chewy tannins on the finish, but still a little austere and in need of further age." Jancis Robinson

"One of the firmer wines in this lineup. In 2013, the Cannubi is distinguished for its focus, tension and overall energy. Bright red stone fruit, blood orange, mint and sweet tobacco are all nicely pushed forward. Beams of focused, nervous tannins give the wine its shape and overall persistence. The lifted aromatics and translucent fruit are pure Cannubi. Even so, the 2013 needs time to come into its own. Today, it is decidedly nervous." VINOUS

Barolo Cannubi ist von granatroter Farbe und mit augeprägtem Duft nach Waldbeeren. Der elegant fruchtige Geschmack zeigt typisch kräftige Tannine und eine tolle Säure. Große Klasse mit hervorragendem Lagerpotenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Sehr intensive, verführerische Nase, satt nach reifen, dunklen Kirschen, Waldhimbeeren, etwas Rhabarber, überaus klar. Feinmaschiges, dichtes Tannin in vielen Schichten, sehr klar und geradlinig, strömt ruhig dahin, nach Veilchen und Himbeeren, salzig." Falstaff

"Of the new 2014 Barolo releases from Elio and Silvia Altare, I am most impressed by the 2014 Barolo Cannubi. This wine dances or flutters over the palate with fine-tuned aromas of wild rose, white cherry, autumnal leaf and campfire ash. The mouthfeel is stitched together with silken threads. Because so much fruit was lost due to difficult weather conditions and hail in 2014, only 1,200 bottles were produced." Robert Parker

"The 2014 Barolo Cannubi is sensual, polished and nuanced, but very much in the midweight style of the year. Fresh and vibrant, it has enough depth to drink well for another 20 years. The pedigree of Cannubi comes through in the wine's creamy, enveloping texture. Next to the other Barolos in the range, the Cannubi is defined by its silky tannins and beautifully layered feel – the qualities that make the best wines from this site so coveted." VINOUS

Auch die 2015er Ausgabe des zeigt die typischen Cannubi-Attribute Feinheit, Präzision und eine unverkennbare Opulenz. Am Gaumen straff und großzügig, dann mit blumigen und feinfruchtigen Noten. Das Tannin hochklassig fein und der Abgang lang und elegant, wie man es von einem großen Nebbiolo der Familie Altare erwartet. SUPERIORE.DE

"Just mid ruby. Fairly deep ruby. Great precision and depth on the nose. The fruit fills out the palate without being oppressive or heavy. Firm, super-polished, fine tannins rolled out like a carpet for the intense fruit." Jancis Robinson

"The 2015 Barolo Cannubi is a gorgeous wine with a real glossy shine and bright quality that transcends the wine's appearance, bouquet and mouthfeel. There is so much volume here, and the wine covers the entire palate evenly and smoothly. In an increasing order of intensity among Altare's Barolos, this was the second to last wine we tasted." Robert Parker

"The 2015 Barolo Cannubi is another stellar wine in this range. One of the more closed wines in the lineup, the Cannubi is going to need the better part of a decade to start coming into its own. Today, it is dense, powerful and full of energy, and yet there is a purity to the fruit that represents the purest essence of what Cannubi is all about. There is certainly a lot to look forward to here." Vinous

Gerade einmal 1.500 Flaschen gelangen von diesem Ausnahme-Barolo der gepachteten Lage Cannubi (Comune di Barolo) jedes Jahr in den Handel. Präzises Bouquet dunkler Früchte, dazu etwas Rauch und Lakritze, Noten von Cassis. Am Gaumen erst gewisse Extraktsüße, dann ein wunderbar abgestimmtes Spiel aus Säure und Tannin, welches eine große Lager- und Reifefähigkeit erkennen lässt. Der Barolo Cannubi mit seiner bei Altare wohl reinsten Interpretation der Nebbiolo-Traube ist seit 2011 das ambitionierte Projekt von Tochter Silvia und stellt eine spannende Abrundung der ohnehin nahezu einzigarigen Kollektion dar. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, aufhellendes Rubingranat. Sehr klare und einladende Nase, duftet nach reifen Himbeeren und Zwetschken, etwas Rosenblätter, im Hintergrund dezent nach Gewürznelken. Am Gaumen rund und ausgewogen im Ansatz, pralle reife Frucht, startet dann los mit gebündeltem, dichtem Tannin, füllt den Gaumen satt aus, im Finale ein Feuerwerk an Gewürzen." Falstaff

"There's a pure core of cherry and strawberry in this red, graced by notes of licorice, spice and tar. Balanced and harmonious, with lively acidity driving the long aftertaste. The tannins are suave and mesh well already at this young stage." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Barolo Cannubi is a powerful, structured wine that is going to need time to come into its own. Cannubi Barolos are often seductive when young, but Altare's 2016 has quite a bit of tannin that needs time to soften. Even so, all the elements are wonderfully balanced. Cherrys, sweet tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried flowers infuse the 2016 with striking layers of nuance." Vinous

"Fruit for this wine comes from a leased vineyard site in Cannubi (in the comune of Barolo), and the first year of production was 2011. This is a passion project very much spearheaded by Elio's rambunctious and curly-haired daughter Silvia Altare. The 2016 Barolo Cannubi represents a beautiful departure in the family portfolio. Within this collection of new releases, the Cannubi best articulates the purity of the Nebbiolo grape. Like the other Baroli, it is aged in oak for two years (with 20% new barrique). There is greater varietal purity here with etched and linear fruit tones followed by ethereal smoke, tar and white licorice. I love the mouthfeel too, with that sudden point of cherry sweetness that is followed by elegant texture and acidity. This is a gorgeous release of just 1,500 bottles." Robert Parker

Sagenhaft eleganter Barolo in leuchtendem Rubingranat aus der Arborina-Einzellage und "uno per uno", d.h. Beere für Beere, manuell selektiert! Das Bouquet aus Blumen, wilden Beeren und Kräutern unübertroffen in seiner Harmonie. Ebenso ausgewogen am Gaumen, mit tiefgründiger Frucht und seidig geschliffenen Tanninen. Der nunmehr zweite Jahrgang UnoPerUno ist ein Superlativ! SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin mit feinem Granatschimmer. Sehr klar und duftig in der Nase, fein nach Granatapfel, Himbeere, viel Kirsche, auch etwas Safran, in sich ruhend. Am Gaumen dicht und kompakt, zeigt dabei aber auch schönen Trinkfluss, zunächst schöne Kirsche und Himbeere, entfaltet sich dann mit festem, feinmaschigem Tannin, baut einen langen Bogen auf, im Finale fester Druck, fast unendlich lange." Falstaff

"The 2011 Barolo Unoperuno is an excruciating labor of love. Uno per uno means "one for one" in Italian and that's how each grape is removed from its cluster. With such a labor-intensive regime, only five barriques of this wine are produced. This manual destemming means that the wine does not show any of the bitter astringency you can get with stem inclusion or even mechanical destemming. The tannins come from the seeds. The Arborina vineyard is the source of fruit and this is the second year that Barolo Unoperuno is produced. It shows a lighter garnet color and pure aromas of wild berry, dried blueberries and cassis. This ensemble is finely textured and elegant. The tannins are silky and lightweight. It takes ten days and ten people to execute the destemming process." Robert Parker

"The 2011 Barolo Unoperuno is an experimental Barolo made from hand-destemmed Arborina fruit. Sweet, perfumed and lifted in the glass, the 2011 is intensely aromatic and silky. Succulent red cherries, spices and wild flowers all grace the palate in a silky Barolo that speaks to finesse. Nebbiolo is very hard to fully destem as the jacks are naturally fragile, the Unoperuno was made from hand destemmed fruit, a painstaking and time-consuming labor of love I have never seen in Piedmont. The two Arborina Barolos are markedly different in 2011, which is deeply thought provoking, to say the least." VINOUS

"The purity in this wine is superb with plum, cedar and sandalwood. Silky tannins to the limit! Full, round and sexy. Totally handmade. Selected grape by grape. This is from the Arborina vineyard. To understand what nebbiolo is, taste this." James Suckling

Sagenhaft eleganter Barolo in leuchtendem Rubingranat aus der Arborina-Einzellage und "uno per uno", d.h. Beere für Beere, manuell selektiert! Das Bouquet aus Blumen, wilden Beeren und Kräutern unübertroffen in seiner Harmonie. Ebenso ausgewogen am Gaumen, mit tiefgründiger Frucht und seidig geschliffenen Tanninen. Mehr Barolo geht nicht! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, leuchtendes Rubin mit feinem Granatschimmer. Kühle und einprägsame Nase, zeigt Noten nach Himbeere und Brombeere, reife Kirsche, dazu Noten nach Tee und Tabak. Rund und geschmeidig in Ansatz und Verlauf, reife, klare Frucht, viel Brombeere, dunkle Kirschen, feiner Schmelz, öffnet sich mit wunderbar feinmaschigem Tannin, saftig und lange." Falstaff

"The result of extreme hand de-stemming, the 2013 Barolo Unoperuno is assembled berry-by-berry. Fruit comes from the estate's celebrated Arborina vineyard. This wine was not produced in 2014 (because yields were so low). Starting in 2015, it will also include fruit blended in from Cannubi, Cerretta and other sites. This edition shows a wonderful sense of precision and focus with subtle mineral intensity at the back of dried fruit, tobacco, moist earth and toasted hazelnut. Only 1,500 bottles are made. The labor required to make this wine is intense. It takes a full week to complete the hand de-stemming process in which each berry is picked off individually ("uno per uno"). The must undergoes a ten-day maceration period. To innovator Elio Altare, this is his interpretation of a "traditional" Barolo." Robert Parker

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Backward nose with a singed edge, but with plenty of depth. Backward palate too, with fragrant cherry and a certain cool sleekness too it. Richly tannic on the finish and plenty of sweet, embryonic, succulent fruit." Jancis Robinson

Die Trauben des UnoPerUno stammen von der Cru-Lage Arborina und sie werden einzeln entrappt. Als Ergebnis dieser intensiven Handarbeit kommen gerade einmal 1.500 Flaschen dieses außergewöhnlichen Weins in den gutsortierten Fachhandel, und das nur von den besten Jahrgängen. Aufgrund der manuellen Entrappung gelangen keine grünen Obertöne der Stiele in die Maische, somit werden die Tannine seidiger und cremiger als beim herkömmlichen Verfahren. Das Ergebnis kann sich schmecken lassen: UnoperUno ist von hoher Fruchtintensität, hat eine unglaubliche Tiefe und Struktur und ist in seiner Reinheit und Klarheit in der Nase und am Gaumen jedes Jahr eine Benchmark der Appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Just mid ruby. A little more perfumed and concentrated than the Arborina 2015 from this producer, and with minerally hints. Fantastic, concentrated and yet lithe palate with loads of tasty, tactile tannins. Almost mouth-watering energetic finish." Jancis Robinson

"The 2015 Barolo Unoperuno represents a departure from prior years in that the wine is now a blend from various sites as opposed to being sourced solely from Arborina, as it was in its first vintages. Silky and yet also generous on the palate, with super-polished tannins, the 2015 simply has it all. Blood orange, star anise and cinnamon add attractive aromatic top notes to this ethereal, exotic Barolo. The 2015 is a blend from Cannubi, Cerretta, Sarmassa Arborina and Pernanno." Vinous

"This wine is the result of a meticulous destemming process in which the grapes are removed one by one, or "uno per uno," from the stems. In the past, this wine saw fruit sourced from only the Arborina vineyard in La Morra, but starting with this release, the 2015 Barolo Unoperuno represents a blend of fruit, although the specific vineyard parcels are not defined. Elio Altare calls it a "Barolo with a cru base." This is a beautiful wine, and the tannins are well integrated. It shows the pureness of the variety, a very silky and bright expression that is fresh and streamlined. It would be well accompanied by a delicate porcini risotto." Robert Parker

 "This has plenty of punch and a velvety texture. Cherry, plum, licorice and tar flavors are beautifully integrated with the round tannins and bright acidity. A hint of mint graces the lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

Die Trauben des UnoPerUno stammen von der Cru-Lage Arborina und sie werden einzeln entrappt. Als Ergebnis dieser intensiven Handarbeit kommen gerade einmal 1.500 Flaschen dieses außergewöhnlichen Weins in den gutsortierten Fachhandel, und das nur von den besten Jahrgängen. Aufgrund der manuellen Entrappung gelangen keine grünen Obertöne der Stiele in die Maische, somit werden die Tannine seidiger und cremiger als beim herkömmlichen Verfahren. Das Ergebnis kann sich schmecken lassen: UnoperUno ist von hoher Fruchtintensität, hat eine unglaubliche Tiefe und Struktur und ist in seiner Reinheit und Klarheit in der Nase und am Gaumen jedes Jahr eine Benchmark der Appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes Rubin mit aufhellendem Rand. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Rosenblättern und Blutorange, viel frische Zwetschke, spannend. Breitet sich am Gaumen wunderbar aus, viel reife, satte Frucht, dichtmaschiges Tannin mit viel Schmelz, satt und tiefgründig im Finale." Falstaff

"A beam of pure cherry is matched by aromas and flavors of late summer fields, woodsy underbrush, licorice and tar. This is supple in texture and nicely supported by refined tannins and lively acidity." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Barolo Unoperuno explodes from the glass with striking aromatic intensity, inner perfume and brilliant fruit. The 2016 is a blend of co-fermented fruit from Arborina, Cerretta, Cannubi and Liste, bringing together elements of traditional and modern schools in a gorgeous Barolo that hits all the right notes. In a word: stunning!" Vinous

"The Elio Altare 2016 Barolo Unoperuno is a special wine with a high price tag that is explained by the manual labor required for its creation. "Uno per uno" means "one at a time" in Italian, and the fruit, the actual individual berries, are selected by hand during a super precise sorting operation. It represents a blend of Arborina in La Morra, Cannubi in Barolo, Pernanno in Castiglione Falletto, Sarmassa in Barolo and Cerretta in Serralunga d'Alba. This is a grounded and powerful wine. It reveals cherry cough drop, blackberry preserves and candied orange peel. There is smoke and spice acquired during two years of oak aging. A precious few 1,200 bottles were produced, berry by berry." Robert Parker

Sagenhaft eleganter Barolo in leuchtendem Rubingranat aus der Arborina-Einzellage und "uno per uno", d.h. Beere für Beere, manuell selektiert! Das Bouquet aus Blumen, wilden Beeren und Kräutern unübertroffen in seiner Harmonie. Ebenso ausgewogen am Gaumen, mit tiefgründiger Frucht und seidig geschliffenen Tanninen. Mehr Barolo geht nicht! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, leuchtendes Rubin mit feinem Granatschimmer. Kühle und einprägsame Nase, zeigt Noten nach Himbeere und Brombeere, reife Kirsche, dazu Noten nach Tee und Tabak. Rund und geschmeidig in Ansatz und Verlauf, reife, klare Frucht, viel Brombeere, dunkle Kirschen, feiner Schmelz, öffnet sich mit wunderbar feinmaschigem Tannin, saftig und lange." Falstaff

"The result of extreme hand de-stemming, the 2013 Barolo Unoperuno is assembled berry-by-berry. Fruit comes from the estate's celebrated Arborina vineyard. This wine was not produced in 2014 (because yields were so low). Starting in 2015, it will also include fruit blended in from Cannubi, Cerretta and other sites. This edition shows a wonderful sense of precision and focus with subtle mineral intensity at the back of dried fruit, tobacco, moist earth and toasted hazelnut. Only 1,500 bottles are made. The labor required to make this wine is intense. It takes a full week to complete the hand de-stemming process in which each berry is picked off individually ("uno per uno"). The must undergoes a ten-day maceration period. To innovator Elio Altare, this is his interpretation of a "traditional" Barolo." Robert Parker

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Backward nose with a singed edge, but with plenty of depth. Backward palate too, with fragrant cherry and a certain cool sleekness too it. Richly tannic on the finish and plenty of sweet, embryonic, succulent fruit." Jancis Robinson