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Riserva

2012 Barolo Red Blend

The Elio Altare Riserva, a remarkable red blend from the esteemed Barolo region, showcases a deep, inviting ruby red color that captivates the eye. This vintage boasts a full-bodied profile, delivering a delightful richness that coats the palate with luxurious flavors. The acidity is pronounced, providing a refreshing quality that balances the wine's intensity beautifully. It reveals complex notes of dark fruit, hints of spice, and subtle floral undertones, all harmonizing to create a multifaceted tasting experience. The tannins are notably firm, lending support and structure to the wine, ensuring it evolves gracefully in the glass. With its well-integrated elements, this wine is both approachable and sophisticated, offering a truly memorable expression of Barolo's unique terroir. Perfect for aging, it promises to unveil even more layers of complexity with time.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Italy
Italy

While France takes the crown for the most famous wines styles and grape varieties, Italy is where wine was first perfected. The ancient Greeks called it Oenotria—"land of the vines"—and the Roman Empire advanced grape growing and winemaking to a level of quality we still enjoy today. But behind Italy's best-known wines, such as Chianti, Barolo and prosecco, there's an almost endless diversity of delights awaiting the intrepid explorer. The key to understanding Italian wine is regionality and (of course) food. From the aromatic and sparkling whites of the north to Sicily's rich and spicy reds, Italy offers wine lovers a lifetime of gastronomic treats.

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