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Score 88/100 · Drink 2015-2018, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2015

The 1995 Barolo Vigneto Arborina comes across as rustic and oxidized, with hard tannins that are pushing through. Smoke, game and dark spice notes emerge, but the 1995 doesn't have enough fruit or freshness to drink well for more than another few years, although there is no further upside here. The green tannins, unfocused aromatics and round the edges feel are the signatures of a vintage marked by August hail and ensuing rot.

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91
91/100

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91
91/100

Robert Parker

91
91/100

Robert Parker

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Drink 2008, Robert Parker, Aug 1999

Altare has turned in a stunning effort. The lush, voluptuously-textured 1995 Barolo Arborina exhibits a saturated dark ruby/garnet color. Full-bodied, with great purity, the layered complexity that comes from low yields and ripe fruit, and a bouquet of Asian spices, tobacco, smoke, and black cherries, this is a sweet, rich, forward but hedonistically-styled Barolo. Anticipated maturity: now-2008. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Robert Parker

Altare has turned in a stunning effort. The lush, voluptuously-textured 1995 Barolo Arborina exhibits a saturated dark ruby/garnet color. Full-bodied, with great purity, the layered complexity that comes from low yields and ripe fruit, and a bouquet of Asian spices, tobacco, smoke, and black cherries, this is a sweet, rich, forward but hedonistically-styled Barolo. Anticipated maturity: now-2008. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411 Aug 1999, www.robertparker.com

92 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Good medium red. Complex, deep aromas of plum, mocha and brown spices. Big, rich and palate caressing; already displays impressive sweetness and depth of flavor. Full for a '95, and very well balanced. Finishes with ripe, tongue coating tannins.

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Elio Altare
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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