Elio Altare Barolo Unoperuno 2019
Red
Barolo, Italy
8.3
WineSaint
Red fruit and cedar dance with remarkable grace, carried by polished tannins that feel almost weightless. Orange peel and tobacco leaf add complexity without overwhelming the wine's inherent finesse. The structure suggests excellent aging potential, though the wine's natural elegance makes early drinking tempting. Drink 2025-2040.
red fruitcedarorange peeltobacco leaf
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.