Score : Robert Parker 95/100
"Elio Altare's 2008 Barolo is magnificent in the way it combines layers of fleshy black fruit in the medium-bodied style of the 2008 vintage. Aromas of dark red cherry, flowers, spices and mineral notes emerge among others in this beautiful Barolo with polished tannins. This 2008 is class and elegance incarnate. It's a stellar set of wines that Elio Altare presents to us in this vintage". (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Domaine Elio Altare
Cuvée
Arborina Barolo
Vintage
2008
Designation
Barolo
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Nebbiolo
Terroirs
on La Morra (the most prestigious): marl with clay and limestone
Viticulture
chemical-free, sustainable cultivation
Winemaking
in horizontally-rotating stainless steel vats, with 4 to 5 days' pellicular maceration at controlled temperatures
Breeding
24 months in new French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense ruby color with garnet highlights
Nose
on ripe fruit, plum, blueberry, licorice and herbal notes such as eucalyptus
Mouth
an elegant, well-balanced wine with balsamic (mentholated) and spicy notes
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2033
Production
8,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur de l'agneau, des volailles rôties, une blanquette de veau... <br/>
Elio Altare Estate
Barolo
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. CEDRIC B. Published on 17/12/2019
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Note and review by M. BERNARD D. Published on 07/11/2013
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