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Tasting notes
Score 16/20 · Drink 2013-2016, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2014

Dark crimson. Round and easy. No obvious alcohol or oak. Mild. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
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90/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2013

Good bright red-ruby. Blueberry and anise on the slightly medicinal nose, complicated by an exotic suggestion of white fruits. Juicy and sharply delineated, showing similar cut to the dolcetto but greater density of material. Should open nicely with a year or two of patience.

90 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Drink 2013-2017, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2013

Altare's 2012 Barbera d'Alba is even better than the Dolcetto. A juicy, pliant wine, the 2012 fleshed out beautifully in the glass. Raspberry jam, cloves, flowers and mint linger on the layered, highly expressive finish.

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Elio Altare
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Grape Blend

Barbera

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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