Elio Altare

Vigneto Arborina Barolo Nebbiolo

9.28 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

This wine is stunning, in the same way that encountering a beautiful stranger can take your breath away. The nose draws you in with subtle layers of dried flowers, anise, Italian plum, forest floor and juniper berries. This rich, complex tapestry continues on the palate, the texture every bit as elegant as the nose. Polished tannins and structure that could easily carry it another 20 years in the cellar, but still fresh and vibrant today. Crushed stone, dried herbs and bay leaf. Pair with wild boar.

This wine is stunning, in the same way that encountering a beautiful stranger can take your breath away. The nose draws you in with subtle layers of dried flowers, anise, Italian plum, forest floor and juniper berries. This rich, complex tapestry continues on the palate, the texture every bit as elegant as the nose. Polished tannins and structure that could easily carry it another 20 years in the cellar, but still fresh and vibrant today. Crushed stone, dried herbs and bay leaf. Pair with wild boar.

May 17th, 2014
Ian Brand

Tasty as all getout

Tasty as all getout

Nov 7th, 2013
Thijs Hendriks

Wow! Who is saying that Barolo can’t be sexy? This one is kicking ass. Juicy, fruity, expressive. Sandelwood, sage, mint...no hard edges at all. Good acidity, not drying. Catch this one if you can find it!

Wow! Who is saying that Barolo can’t be sexy? This one is kicking ass. Juicy, fruity, expressive. Sandelwood, sage, mint...no hard edges at all. Good acidity, not drying. Catch this one if you can find it!

Oct 25th, 2017
James Bishop

James had this 11 years ago

James had this 11 years ago

Nov 22nd, 2013
Cullen Russell

Cullen had this 5 years ago

Cullen had this 5 years ago

Jul 17th, 2019
Steven Heydemann

Steven had this 6 years ago

Steven had this 6 years ago

Jun 8th, 2018
Freek Welter

Freek had this 7 years ago

Freek had this 7 years ago

Oct 25th, 2017