Elio Altare

Larigi Langhe Barbera

8.810 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Lee Abraham

Sales Cliff Lede Vineyards, Breggo Cellars

9.3

So fun with the special pizza!!!

So fun with the special pizza!!!

Apr 27th, 2016
Eric Guido

The Altare La Villa can currently be defined by its depth and textures more than anything else, and it is just a baby today. The nose was rich with a mix of both high-toned red and black fruit, with grilled herbs, spice, leather, dusty soil tones and crushed stone. On the palate it showed dense, dark textures contrasted by brisk acidity with brilliant red and black fruits, spice and grippy tannins. Not a hint of oak is present here. It's beautifully balanced, fruit intense, and with great structure.

The Altare La Villa can currently be defined by its depth and textures more than anything else, and it is just a baby today. The nose was rich with a mix of both high-toned red and black fruit, with grilled herbs, spice, leather, dusty soil tones and crushed stone. On the palate it showed dense, dark textures contrasted by brisk acidity with brilliant red and black fruits, spice and grippy tannins. Not a hint of oak is present here. It's beautifully balanced, fruit intense, and with great structure.

Nov 21st, 2015
Amie Brown

Took a long time to open and was not stable when it somewhat did. Would have been better next day.

Took a long time to open and was not stable when it somewhat did. Would have been better next day.

Mar 5th, 2016
Dario Tolone

special and unique barbera! so elegant and smoth... dark fruit. kind of "cognac"-aromatic. to young.

special and unique barbera! so elegant and smoth... dark fruit. kind of "cognac"-aromatic. to young.

Jan 16th, 2016
Chuck Lombardo

Chuck had this 7 years ago

Chuck had this 7 years ago

Jun 10th, 2017
Dan Murphy

Territory Manager for Anvil Wine Company

8.7

Dan had this 7 years ago

Dan had this 7 years ago

Jun 10th, 2017
Sang Kim

Sang had this 9 years ago

Sang had this 9 years ago

Jul 25th, 2015