- 100% Nebbiolo from two vineyards planted 1948 and 1989
- Sandy, clay marl soils of La Morra
- Southern exposure
- Fermented in steel with 3-4 days on the skins
- Matures in French oak barriques (30% new) for 24 months
- 333-416 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ALT-21-20 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Arborina is a bright, focused wine that shows all the energy that is typical of this La Morra site, especially in its driving tannic profile. Dark cherry, spice, leather, menthol and dried flowers all come alive in the glass. Floral and savory notes add aromatic presence and breadth on the finish. I would give this a few years to soften."
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-04-04
"The Elio Altare 2020 Barolo Arborina makes a bright first impression with lots of cherry fruit, cranberry and tart berry nuances. It offers underripe flavors that are much appreciated in a hot vintage such as this. A touch of mineral adds sharpness in the form of wet stone or petrichor. The Arborina showcases classic Nebbiolo flavors, with good volume, velvety tannins and apparent freshness. Only 5,200 bottles were created."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-10-30
"Aromas of vanilla, resin and toasty oak lead off, followed by reticent flavors of cherry, raspberry, underbrush and iron. This comes together on the finish yet will require a few years to absorb the oak. Decant now for a few hours or wait a few years. Best from 2027 through 2043. —B.S."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2019
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
97
Date
2023-04-18
"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"
2019
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2023-07-28
"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."
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2024-05-15
"The ripe ruby-colored 2019 Barolo Arborina offers a lot of depth, with ripe cherries, meaty texture, and a long finish. I particularly like the freshness of this vintage. This is a remarkable red for lovers of the estate to drink over the next 20 or so years."
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2023-08-24
"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."
2019
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2023-01-10
"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."
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-04-30
"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."
2019
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2023-01-13
"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"
2018
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2022-08-11
2018
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2022-02-04
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-02-27
2017
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
97
Date
2021-05-30
2017
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2021-02-14
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2021-06-17
2017
Gambero Rosso
Score
3
Date
2021-09-01