2019 Langhe Rosso La Villa
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A blend of 60% Barbera (from the Larigi vineyard) and 40% Nebbiolo (from Arborina), the Elio Altare 2019 Langhe Rosso La Villa reveals bright fruit over a medium body. The wine shows plum, cherry, roasted almond and grilled rosemary. It ages in new barrique for 18 months. This wine is elegantly streamlined on the finish. There was a tiny production of just 900 bottles.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2019 La Villa, Altare's blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera, is wonderfully vibrant. Readers should plan on cellaring it for at least a few years, as the tannins are a bit nervy. The combination of Barbera fruit and Nebbiolo structure is quite appealing. Black cherry, mocha, licorice and espresso build into the fleshy finish.