1996 Vigna Larigi

Average Score

Critic Notes

Altare is a genius in terms of turning out gloriously ripe, multidimensional, complex wines. This top-notch effort is super-rich, perfumed, and pleasing to both the intellectual and hedonistic senses. The smoky 1996 Larigi vino da tavola, a 100% barrique-aged Barbera, is a thrilling offering with a dark saturated purple color, superb ripeness, and lively acidity to buttress its concentrated, intense style. Consume it over the next 4-5 years Feb 2000, www.robertparker.com

Score: 92-/100Robert Parker

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Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

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Drinking Window