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
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
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
sweet red flower. Spicy. Acidic. Dry. Plum. Tannin. Elio Altare Barbera d’Alba 23 @4972, AD, 250210,88
Deep cherry red still with violet. Vanilla. Rose, blueberry. Cherry Clove nutmeg. Fe blood. Leather. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M+++ Tannin M unexpectedly Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M 14.5% Elegant Balanced Concentrated. Elio Altare Barbera d’Alba 23 @4972,AD, 250215-260308
sweet red flower. Spicy. Acidic. Dry. Plum. Tannin. Elio Altare Barbera d’Alba 23 @4972, AD, 250210,88
Deep cherry red still with violet. Vanilla. Rose, blueberry. Cherry Clove nutmeg. Fe blood. Leather. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M+++ Tannin M unexpectedly Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M 14.5% Elegant Balanced Concentrated. Elio Altare Barbera d’Alba 23 @4972,AD, 250215-260308
Feb 15th, 2025
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
