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Elio Altare - Barolo 2019

Elio Altare - Barolo 2019

Barolo|Red wine

94+/100

Robert Parker

17+/20

Jancis Robinson

93/100

James Suckling

93/100

Vinous

Italy
Nebbiolo
shiny
red berries
smooth finish
beef tenderloin

“Brilliant, radiant, magnificent, and alluring—the tasters are unanimous: a sublime Barolo to open this year or to cell for another 15 years to reveal all its secrets.”

“The 2019 Barolo is brilliant and vibrant in the glass, with a beautiful aromatic profile and excellent balance. Aromatic and full-bodied, with magnificent balance, the 2019 will be easy to drink and enjoy while young. Crushed red berries, blood orange, mint, cinnamon, pomegranate, cedar, and sweet floral notes on the nose. This Barolo from L’Altare is truly first-rate.” (Vinous 2023)

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Estate

Domaine Elio Altare

Vintage

2019

Designation

Barolo

Region

Italy

Grape Varieties

100% Nebbiolo

Regions

From three vineyards on the estate, with soils of varying composition and south and southeast exposure

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Whole-cluster skin maceration in a rotating, temperature-controlled stainless-steel tank for 4–5 days

Livestock Farming

Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

A bright ruby-red color with garnet highlights

Nose

Elegant aromas of red berries, raspberry, red currant, wild rose, and licorice

Palate

Extremely elegant, with a violet-tinged finish and pronounced yet supple tannins

Serve

In a decanter, at 16–18°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2040

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a parsley-crusted rib of beef, thyme-seasoned veal chops, or a platter of aged Italian cheeses...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94+/100 (Outstanding wine)

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

About the wine:

The 2019 Barolo is a wonderful new release from Elio Altare. Silvia Altare (Elio’s daughter) tells me: “The 2019 vintage was easy to produce, resulting in rich, full-bodied, and powerful wines. The 2018 vintage was lean and the 2017 was hot, but the 2019 is classic.  ” This wine is made from grapes sourced from three villages in Barolo (some from the estate’s own vineyards and others from leased plots), and the winemaking process was straightforward, with short maceration times and minimal racking, according to Silvia. The result is vinous and fruity, with plump cherries and blackberries on a textured, full-bodied palate. The wine needs a few more years of bottle aging. 2025–2040
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2022 guide) 17+/20

About the wine:

Still a bit closed, but already very appealing with its ripe red fruit and a hint of minty oak. Both complex and indulgent. A lovely nose and magnificent, juicy, supple red fruit with plenty of crispness and bite on the finish. Lots of potential. 2023–2032
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The 2019 Barolo is bright and vibrant in the glass, with a lovely aromatic presence and beautiful balance. Aromatic and full-bodied, with magnificent balance, the 2019 will be easy to drink and enjoy while young. Crushed red berries, blood orange, mint, cinnamon, pomegranate, cedar, and soft floral notes on the nose. This Barolo from L’Altare is truly first-rate.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

A lovely aroma of flowers, cherries, and orange peel. Medium-bodied with firm, refined tannins. Good length. A brilliant finish. Best enjoyed after 2026, but already very appealing.

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