“The 2019 Barolo is brilliant and radiant in the glass, with a beautiful aromatic presence and excellent balance. Aromatic and full-bodied, with magnificent balance, the 2019 will be easy to drink and enjoy while young. Crushed red fruits, blood orange, mint, cinnamon, pomegranate, cedar, and soft floral notes on the nose. This Barolo from L'Altare is a wine of great class.” (Vinous 2023)
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Eye
A bright ruby red color with garnet highlights
Nose
Elegant aromas of red berries, raspberry, redcurrant, 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 from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a rib of beef with parsley, veal chops with thyme, or a platter of aged Italian cheeses...
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 owned vineyards and others from leased ones), and the winemaking 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 profile. The wine needs a few more years of bottle aging. 2025–2040
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. Great potential. 2023–2032
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 excellent balance. Aromatic and full-bodied, with magnificent balance, the 2019 will be easy to drink and enjoy while young. Crushed red fruits, blood orange, mint, cinnamon, pomegranate, cedar, and soft floral notes on the nose. This Barolo from L'Altare is truly first-rate.
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.