60% Barbera, 40% Nebbiolo grown in sand and tuffaceous soils with SouthEast exposure. Maceration on the skins under temperature control for 5-6 days, ageing in French-oak barriques (100% new) for 18 months. 250 cases produced.
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Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Langhe
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ALT-51-22 | 6/750ml |
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Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2025-05-06
"The dark red 2022 Langhe Rosso La Villa is a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera and is the last of the three wines in this tasting that keeps to the tradition of using 100% new French oak for fermentation and aging. The nose opens to notes of mocha, fresh lavender, red plum, and vanilla bean. The palate offers a compact and chiseled structure, balanced with the generous suppleness of fruit from the Barbera, and it lasts long on the palate. A singular wine in the range, it was shining brightly at this tasting. It needs another couple of years to come together and show its best, although it has the potential to improve in the coming 10-15 years."
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2025-01-07
"The 2022 La Villa, Altare's Nebbiolo/Barbera blend, is superb. Even after all these years and the fading presence of this category, La Villa remains relevant"an essential wine in the Altare range. Sumptuous dark fruit, new leather, licorice, gravel and cloves saturate the palate. What a gorgeous wine this is."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2025-06-19
"The Elio Altare 2022 Langhe Rosso La Villa is 60% Barbera and 40% Nebbiolo. Again, we're looking at a 15% alcohol content, which is quite strong, but the wine has the fruit succulence and the power to match that alcohol. However, you're definitely getting a full-bodied red from Piedmont with acidity and some tannic bite to pair with a cheesy or buttery dish. This release of 1,300 bottles sees 18 months in new barrique."