2017 Barolo Elio Altare rich of ripe blackberries

rich of ripe blackberries

mocha and graphite build with a bit of time in the glass

The wine shows large construction

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Dark cherry fruit

2017 Barolo Elio Altare rich of ripe blackberriesRobert Parker 94 points: Representing a blend of fruit from Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and Novello, the Elio Altare 2017 Barolo sets off the vintage on the right foot. Of course, 2017 delivered all kinds of extreme weather, from frost to dry heat, but this battle ready Barolo emerges unscathed. Save for the high 15% alcohol content, this wine avoids the classic trappings of a hot vintage. The fruit is not dried out, nor is it jammy.