Elio Altare

Rubinrot, lebendiges, leicht-würziges Bouquet mit den typischen Mandel- und Sauerkirscharomen. Saftig, frisch und zugänglich im Geschmack. (superiore.de)

"The 2016 Dolcetto d'Alba is very pretty and full of varietal blue/purplish fruit, almond, licorice and lavender overtones. In this vintage, the Dolcetto is a bit restrained, but the purity of the flavors is superb. Floral notes give the 2016 a lovely sense of lift." Antonio Galloni

"Bright and focused, with black cherry and spice flavors bolstered by a line of chalky tannins. Balanced and expressive, offering a lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

Klarer, präziser Nebbiolo mit dem Bouquet reifer Kirschen und dezenten Noten von Tabak. Geschliffen am Gaumen, weit ausladend und mit seidigem Tannin, geradlinig und lang die saftige Frucht. Pures Trinkvergnügen! (superiore.de)

Ein moderner Barolo von kräftiger Farbe. Der Barriqueausbau in neuen Fässern rundet den Wein harmonisch ab, während die deutlich höheren Extraktwerte ihn insgesamt schön körperreich und angenehm lang im Abgang machen. Trinkreife zeigt er bereits heute, sein Lagerpotenzial ist trotzdem enorm. (superiore.de)

"With fruit from La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and Barolo, Elio Altare's 2012 Barolo is a classic expression of the vintage. Fruit from each township is vinified separately and after the malolactic fermentation, the wine goes into neutral oak. The aromatic intensity of the wine is also carefully delivered and more subtle. This is an elegant, food-friendly Barolo that can be consumed in the medium-term." Robert Parker

"Aromatic and expressive, displaying macerated cherry, licorice and rose flavors, with hints of leather. Elegant, pure and well-structured, showing great balance and finesse. The finish echoes the fruit and adds a mineral element." Wine Spectator

Ein moderner Barolo von kräftiger Farbe. Der Barriqueausbau in neuen Fässern rundet den Wein harmonisch ab, während die deutlich höheren Extraktwerte ihn insgesamt schön körperreich und angenehm lang im Abgang machen. Trinkreife zeigt er bereits heute, sein Lagerpotenzial ist trotzdem enorm. (superiore.de)

"Here's a classic expression of Nebbiolo that sees fruit sourced from four vineyard sites spanning the appellation. The 2013 Barolo is a wine of beautiful intensity and grace. The bouquet reveals a layered effect in which primary fruit aromas of cherry and blackberry segue in quick succession to spice, tar, licorice and toasted hazelnut. The wine offers strength and power, especially in terms of the full and generous way it spreads clear over the palate. There is a spot of heaviness or extra density on the finish. This wine needs a year or two to iron itself out." Robert Parker

"Deep ruby. Lifted and fine perfumed nose, perfumed fresh sweet raspberry palate and with wonderful, tactile, chewy tannins. Already lovely to drink." Jancis Robinson

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 2012 Langhe Giàrborina is a reincarnation of the wine previously known as Langhe Arborina. Because a Langhe appellation wine cannot be named by its vineyard name (like Barolo can), Elio Altare was told to remove the name Arborina. In a clever twist, he renamed it "giàrborina" that is loosely translated as "formally Arborina." This is a pure expression of Nebbiolo that is graceful and elegant with bright berries and pressed flowers. It is streamlined and tight in the mouth with lingering flavors of licorice, spice and toasted nut." Robert Parker

"Sweet red-fleshed berries, orange peel. tobacco, mint and crushed flowers come together in a very pretty wine that captures the essence of this La Morra site." Antonio Galloni

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." Antonio Galloni

Barolo Arborino versprüht elegante Frucht- und Blumendüfte, der gehaltvolle, lange und saftige Geschmack schafft trotz seiner Jugend ein herrliches Minze- und Lakritzfinale. Der typische Tanninreichtum verspricht große Langlebigkeit und vor allem großartiges Entwicklungspotenzial. (superiore.de)

"The 2012 Barolo Arborina is a complete and harmonious wine that plays its cards well. With textbook precision, fruit was harvested exactly 33 days after flowering. Bold aromas of dried cherry, spice, tar, cola and licorice grow in intensity. Only 20% of the wine is aged in new oak. The mouthfeel is silky and firm. The results are balanced and whole. This is a complete and classic Barolo that represents the best side of the vintage." Robert Parker

"A wine of delicacy and finesse, the 2012 Barolo Arborina is another wine that offers more in the way of freshness and persistence than power. The flavors are bright and focused throughout, which gives the wine considerable near and medium-term appeal. The classic, incisive Arborina tannins are nicely balanced throughout." Antonio Galloni

Barolo Arborino versprüht elegante Frucht- und Blumendüfte, der gehaltvolle, lange und saftige Geschmack schafft trotz seiner Jugend ein herrliches Minze- und Lakritzfinale. Der typische Tanninreichtum verspricht große Langlebigkeit und vor allem großartiges Entwicklungspotenzial. (superiore.de)

"This wine delivers the goods. The 2013 Barolo Arborina is a complete and centered wine that opens to an enchanting blast of exuberant fruit. The bouquet is redolent of dark cherry and blackberry, and those aromas are thick enough to balance out the wine's savory and oak-driven side. These elements come together with seamless integration. The wine offers an important sense of textural balance as well. It feels thick, but not heavy. It shows richness but is also buoyant and bright at the same time. This is an excellent wine from the unstoppable force that is Elio Altare." Robert Parker

"Concentrated ruby with orange tinges. Soft, sweet baking spice hints but otherwise firmly closed on the nose. Some mineral notes. Cherry fruit palate with the subtlest of oak notes. Gorgeous, mouth-filling tannins and fruit without being heavy." Jancis Robinson

Barolo Arborina, aus dem fülligeren Jahrgang 2011, ist ein typisch tanninreicher Wein von großer Langlebigkeit, auf den wir gern mindestens die nächsten drei bis vier Jahre warten. (superiore.de)

"The 2011 Barolo Arborina is a fantastic expression that boasts a seamless fusion of dark fruit and spice. It delivers character, power and a feminine side that comes forward thanks to pretty floral definition. Pressed violets and roses rise from the glass. Elio Altare makes his wines on the verge of reduction (meaning with minimal contact with oxygen) as a way of safeguarding the aromatic intensity. In the mouth, the wine awards fine tannins and silky, long persistency." Robert Parker

"A deep and rich Barolo with lovely velvety tannins and a fresh and tangy background giving the wine tension and beauty. Lovely intensity." James Suckling

Fest in La Morra verankert, vinifiziert Elio Altare in Serralunga auf einer gemieteten Parzelle seit wenigen Jahren einen Barolo, der separat vinifiziert und abgefüllt wurde. Ein faszinierender Wein mit elegantem Frucht- und Blumenduft. Gehaltvoll, saftig und lang im Geschmack, von bemerkenswerter Eleganz das dichte Tanningerüst. (superiore.de)

"In January 2016, the Altare family purchased the 900-square-meter plot in Serralunga d'Alba that makes this wine. They had been renting it since 2000, and average annual bottle production is around 6,000 units. The 2011 Barolo Cerretta Vigna Bricco is a dark, layered and exuberant Nebbiolo. You really smell the earth here with truffle, rust, dried blood and iron. The core of the wine is fitted with thick layers of black fruit. This is a muscular and powerful rendition to put in the cellar." Robert Parker

"Deep ruby with orange tinges. Perfect marriage of oak and fruit, denser than the normale Barolo and with a hint of that Serralunga spice. Fine but brick-house-like tannins, gorgeous balance and length and the 15% alcohol is not noticeable." Jancis Robinson

"There is ample fruit here, more focused on plum than cherry, along with notes of leather, tar, mineral and medicinal herbs. Rangy and powerful, finishing complex and long." Wine Spectator

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." Antonio Galloni

"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." Antonio Galloni