Elio Altare Barolo 2016
Red
Barolo, Italy
7.8
WineSaint
Gorgeous aromatics lead with rose, mint and bright red cherry. Medium-bodied with polished tannins that showcase Altare's elegant house style. The acidity is vibrant, lifting the fruit beautifully. Approachable now but will develop greater complexity over 3-5 years.
red cherryrosemintspice
Label
Elio Altare
→Elio Altare is one of the founding figures of the Barolo Boys movement, credited with modernizing Langhe winemaking in the 1980s through shorter macerations and French oak. His estate remains a benchmark for the progressive wing of Piedmont.