Elio Altare

Barbera d'Alba

9.078 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
John Berghoff

One of the greatest and silkiest Barbara’s on the planet. Wow!!!

One of the greatest and silkiest Barbara’s on the planet. Wow!!!

Oct 31st, 2019
Jordan Wardlaw

Classic Barbera nose of ripe cherries, violets and baking spice. Lush with velvety mouthfeel, ample weight and plenty of length. Pure, honest and approachable wine with loads of charm.

Classic Barbera nose of ripe cherries, violets and baking spice. Lush with velvety mouthfeel, ample weight and plenty of length. Pure, honest and approachable wine with loads of charm.

Apr 30th, 2018
Chris MacLean

In the Barbera game, I even like the modernists. (Not that I've tried too many Altare Nebbiolos.)

In the Barbera game, I even like the modernists. (Not that I've tried too many Altare Nebbiolos.)

Jan 22nd, 2016
Tom Portet

Wow. This is bloody good Barbera says Jonny next to me. Agreed. For the patriots.

Wow. This is bloody good Barbera says Jonny next to me. Agreed. For the patriots.

Dec 19th, 2014
Kenny Andreozzi

Pizza for dinner accompanied with this fantastic bottle from one of my favorite producers. Concentrated fruit and earth upfront, long delicious finish. Great w prosciutto ham & smoked mozzarella pizza!

Pizza for dinner accompanied with this fantastic bottle from one of my favorite producers. Concentrated fruit and earth upfront, long delicious finish. Great w prosciutto ham & smoked mozzarella pizza!

Oct 23rd, 2014
Liv
9.0

Cozy wine. Great with cheese.

Cozy wine. Great with cheese.

May 27th, 2023
Scott Arnold

Smooth, deep and concentrated- excellent quality barbera - should develop over the next couple of years.

Smooth, deep and concentrated- excellent quality barbera - should develop over the next couple of years.

Oct 10th, 2022
Chalise Grogan

Really enjoyed this! Amazing with pasta. Not bad even by itself. Easy to drink.

Really enjoyed this! Amazing with pasta. Not bad even by itself. Easy to drink.

Sep 26th, 2022
Phil Kessling

Elio Altare is one of my favorite Piedmont producers. A Barbera with complexity and layers of flavor.

Elio Altare is one of my favorite Piedmont producers. A Barbera with complexity and layers of flavor.

Jun 19th, 2022
Ted
9.3

Beautiful. Has almost an effervescent quality to it. Has a bit of earthiness and the fruit is so tasty. Love Altare wines. They are wizards with grapes. Oh Silvia!!

Beautiful. Has almost an effervescent quality to it. Has a bit of earthiness and the fruit is so tasty. Love Altare wines. They are wizards with grapes. Oh Silvia!!

Dec 18th, 2021