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Altare

Elio Altare is universally acknowledged to be one of the world's greatest winemakers. Altare was a leader of the revolution in cellar and vineyard technique in the Barolo zone; among his many now-commonplace innovations were the use of rotary fermenters, a short maceration period, and the use of small barriques for aging. The resulting wines, from Dolcetto to Barbera to Barolo, are often considered to be the ultimate expressions of the soft, fragrant and lush qualities characteristic of the commune of La Morra. Elio owns 5 hectares and rents four more, planted in the ratio 40% Nebbiolo, 30% Dolcetto, 25% Barbera and 5% Cabernet Sauvingon.

Altare 2004 Barolo Arborina

Item RD994

Nebbiolo: Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate 95 "The 2004 Barolo Arborina is a surprisingly super-ripe, concentrated and soft-textured wine loaded with sweet fruit. It offers outstanding length and ripe tannins in a very seductive style of Barolo."

750 ML bottle

$149.00

Case of 12

$1609.20

Region:

Piedmont , Italy

Appellation:

Barolo

Producer:

Altare

Primary Varietal:

Nebbiolo