Elio Altare Barbera d'Alba 2017

Red
Barbera d, Italy
6.9
WineSaint

Dark cherry and blackberry fruit shows impressive ripeness and concentration. The wine's trademark acidity provides lift without overwhelming the generous, rounded texture. Easygoing tannins and a plush mouthfeel make this immediately appealing. Drink over the next 3-5 years.

dark cherryblackberryrounded texturebright acidity
Label

Elio Altare

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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.