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Elio Altare - Barbera d'Alba 2022

Elio Altare - Barbera d'Alba 2022

89/100

Vinous

(2021 Vintage Notes)
Italy
Barbera
spicy
ample
long finale
osso bucco

This Barbera d'Alba, with its deep, intense purple-red color, reveals elegant notes of blackberry and sweet spices on the nose. Full-bodied and generous on the palate, it offers lovely acidity and a long finish with notes of red fruit. The perfect accompaniment to a good osso bucco...

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Estate

Domaine Elio Altare

Vintage

2022

Designation

Barbera d'Alba

Region

Italy

Grape varieties

100% Barbera

Terroirs

Calcareous and sandy soils, east and northeast exposure

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Whole-cluster skin contact in temperature-controlled, rotating stainless steel tanks for 3–4 days

Livestock farming

5 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Deep, intense dark red-purple color

Nose

Elegant notes of blackberry and mild spices

Palate

Full-bodied and rich, with lovely acidity and a long finish featuring notes of red fruit

Serve

At 14–16°

Drink before

2032

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Perfect with osso bucco, tagliatelle, ravioli, white meats...

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Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2022 guide) 89/100 (2021 vintage)

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