Altare Elio
Barolo 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Ageing in French barriques for 24 months. |
| Other years | 2022 |
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barolo by Elio Altare is a red wine of great character, an authentic expression of the Nebbiolo grape variety at the heart of Piedmont. To the eye, it displays a ruby red colour enriched with garnet reflections. The bouquet is elegant, with clear notes of red fruit, while on the palate the sip is warm and harmonious. The structure is distinguished by a defined yet smooth tannic texture, leading the drink towards a floral violet finish, a sign of extreme aromatic purity.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from vineyards located between La Morra and Castiglione Falletto, areas renowned for the production of Barolo. In this region, the family has been tending the vines since 1948. The rows are between twenty and thirty years old, with yields limited to five tonnes per hectare, thus ensuring extraordinary aromatic concentration. This meticulous approach allows the essence of the Piedmont hills to be transferred into the glass.
How it is produced
The vinification process involves a short maceration on the skins in rotofermenters at a controlled temperature for about four or five days, encouraging optimal extraction of colour and aromas. Subsequently, the wine matures for twenty-four months in French barrels, acquiring complexity and balance. To fully enjoy its expressive evolution, it is recommended to decant the bottle for an hour before tasting.
History and Curiosities
This Barolo DOCG from Elio Altare encapsulates the essence of a family that, since 1948, has been producing excellent wines in La Morra. Created to celebrate the beauty of the Piedmont hills, the wine is crafted from Nebbiolo grapes vinified in modern rotofermenters and matured in French barriques for 24 months. This meticulous care imparts an enveloping structure and soft tannins, qualities highlighted by 96 points from Decanter and 93 from Parker. A masterpiece of tradition and elegance that stands alongside the estate's prestigious crus, offering an unforgettable finish with clear notes of violet.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1948
- Oenologist: Elio Altare
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 12
Elio, as energetic and bubbly as 40 years ago, supervises all the activities, but lately has been focusing as well on some challenging new projects, including winemaking in Cinqueterre, Liguria; restoring an old abandoned village in Castelmagno (in the mountains between Piemonte and France); cheesemaking in Castelmagno; growing medicinal herbs; making sparkling wine in the higher Langa hills with an old obscure indigenous variety called "Liseiret;" growing organic vegetables and fruits…our family will never run out of ideas and work! Read more
| Name | Altare Elio Barolo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Altare Elio |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Barolo DOCG from Elio Altare encapsulates the essence of a family that, since 1948, has been producing excellent wines in La Morra. Created to celebrate the beauty of the Piedmont hills, the wine is crafted from Nebbiolo grapes vinified in modern rotofermenters and matured in French barriques for 24 months. This meticulous care imparts an enveloping structure and soft tannins, qualities highlighted by 96 points from Decanter and 93 from Parker. A masterpiece of tradition and elegance that stands alongside the estate's prestigious crus, offering an unforgettable finish with clear notes of violet. |
| Origin | La Morra, Castiglione Falletto |
| Yield per hectare | 5 tonnes per hectare |
| Fermentation | 4-5 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins in temperature-controlled rotofermenters for 4-5 days; ageing in French barriques for 24 months |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins in temperature-controlled rotofermenters for 4-5 days. |
| Aging | Ageing in French barriques for 24 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |