Barolo 'Arborina'

Score

96

"Transparent and bright with floral, orange peel and lavender. Medium to full body. Firm and racy tannins. Chewy and velvety. Purity is the right word to describe it. Drink after 2028."

Score

17.5

"Translucent ruby. Perfumed raspberry with lift. Fragrant and long and with a layer of long, fine-ground tannins that go on and on. Elegant but still compact, while the tannins add depth as they cling to the elegant, fragrant fruit. (WS)Drink 2026 † 2038"

Score

97

"Aromas of blue flower, woodland fruit and spice come to the forefront. Still youthful austere, the structured, elegant palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and baking spice framed in firm, refined tannins. It,s energized and balanced, with vibrant acidity. Drink 2027†2044. Kerin O,Keefe October 2022 'kerinokeefe.com"

Score

94

"The 2019 Barolo Arborina is laced with dark cherry, graphite, dried flowers and licorice. It is an especially dark, almost somber Arborina, with huge, incisive tannins that are quite dominant at this stage. It will be interesting to see how the 2019 ages. Based on several decades of tasting these wines, I think it will age quite well, but remain a brooding powerhouse."

Score

95

"With fruit from the Altare family's historic vineyard, with rows that descend from the panoramic terrace in front of the tasting room, comes the 2019 Barolo Arborina. This wine boasts a unique flavor profile with more emphasis on tart fruit, cassis and crisp cherry. The wine is soft and velvety to the palate, and it shows finely integrated tannins coupled with a solid textural frame. Arborina is not one of the historic crus of the appellation, but it is an excellent site that is celebrated for its consistent wines."

Score

92

"A broad, solidly built red, with plum and cherry fruit framed by vanilla, caramel, leather and menthol accents. Reveals muscular tannins that exert themselves on the lingering, spicy finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 600 cases made, 180 cases imported."