Elio Altare

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

Rote Beeren, frische Blumen und Gewürze im Duft, frische Frucht und seidige Tannine am Gaumen. Diesen köstlichen Barbera genießt man am besten in seiner Jugend. (superiore.de)

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)

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

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

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

Der überaus saftige, reinsortige Barbera Larigi ist ein Traum und wird leider noch immer unterschätzt. Pflaume, Kirsche und Leder umschmeicheln den Gaumen, der Wein mündet in ein langes und frisches Finish und hat uns vollauf begeistert!  (superiore.de)

"Altare's 2015 Larigi, 100% Barbera, is dark, plush and inviting. At the same time, the Larigi retains quite a bit of freshness for a wine from a radiant, warm year. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, spice and menthol infuse this supple, racy Barbera. In 2015, the Larigi is decidedly understated and gracious. It will be interesting to see if a bit more flesh develops in bottle. Today, the Larigi speaks to finesse above all else. " Antonio Galloni

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." 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)

"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." Antonio Galloni

Barolo Arborina aus dem kühleren Jahrgang 2014 ist ein typisch tanninreicher Wein von großer Langlebigkeit, auf den wir gern mindestens die nächsten drei bis vier Jahre warten. (superiore.de)

"Leuchtendes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Zeigt sich zunächst etwas verhangen, dann viel Kirsche, viel reife Zwetschke. Am Gaumen sehr präsent, viel dichtmaschiges Tannin das von süßem Schmelz umwoben ist, salzig und lange, feine Frucht." Falstaff

"Focus, tension and a palpable sense of energy give the 2014 Barolo Arborina its distinctive feel. Barolo Arborina is often wiry in the early going, and this is very much the case here. Even so, there is lovely delineation to the red cherry, pomegranate, anise and blood orange flavors. I won't be surprised if this cool, sophisticated Barolo blossoms with a few years in bottle." Antonio Galloni

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)

"Glänzendes, sattes Rubin mit Granatrand. Intensive und einladende Nase, nach reifen dunklen Himbeeren, dazu eine Prise Zimt, getrocknete Pilze und Brombeeren. Breitet sich am Gaumen grandios aus, dichtmaschiges Tannin, sehr gut eingebunden, ergänzt durch reife dunkle Beerenfrucht, viel Zwetschke und etwas Lakritze, langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"The 2012 Barolo Cerretta Vigna Bricco shows the darker, more powerful side of Nebbiolo that is so typical of Serralunga. Deep, explosive and brooding in style, the 2012 offers plenty of heft and richness, along with intense color and enough structure to drink well for a number of years. Here, too, the finessed, refined personality of the vintage comes through loud and clear. Next to the best wines in this range, the Cerretta is a bit blowsy, but it makes up for some of that with its generous, enveloping personality." Antonio Galloni

"This is the first vintage in which this wine is being released as a Riserva. The 2012 Barolo Riserva Cerretta shows the depth, bounty and power that is almost always associated with Nebbiolo from the Serralunga d'Alba township. The wine reminds us that 2012 was characterized by a hot growing season and scorching summer. You can taste that extra fruit blackness or ripeness as a result. The mouthfeel also shows a good dose of soft succulence that enhances and widens the extremely focused and streamlined Nebbiolo taste profile." Robert Parker