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Score 93/100 · Drink 2016-2026, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2017

Elio Altare's 1996 Barolo is fabulous. The density, power and texture are clearly those of a wine from the modern school, and yet the flavor profile is surprisingly classic, with plenty of tar, licorice, tobacco and rose petal nuances. Vivid and deeply expressive the 1996 is in a great place to deliver fine drinking for another 5-10 years. The 50% new oak is barely perceptible. This is a superb showing for a straight Barolo.

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91
91/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Robert Parker

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89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2001-2010, Robert Parker, Aug 1999

The 1996 Barolo exhibits a saturated, not very evolved dark ruby color. It reveals notes of sur-maturite in its ripe, fruity style. The 1996 is broodingly backward, spicy, rich, and highly extracted. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2010. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Robert Parker

The 1996 Barolo exhibits a saturated, not very evolved dark ruby color. It reveals notes of sur-maturite in its ripe, fruity style. The 1996 is broodingly backward, spicy, rich, and highly extracted. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2010. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411|| Wine Advocate.August, 1999

91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Deep red-ruby color. Candied raspberry and crystallized dark berries on the nose. Thick, concentrated and minerally; strong in extract and quite backward, especially for a basic bottling.

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Elio Altare
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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