2010 Elio Altare Barolo Arborina

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 18/20 · Drink 2019-2035, Jancis Robinson MW, Nov 2014

Dark crimson. Elegant, high-toned nose. Nicely balanced with lots of fruit and electric energy. Marked acidity and persistence. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
96
96/100

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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18/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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96 points
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Score 96/100 · Drink 2017-2035, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Jun 2014

The 2010 Barolo Arborina shows a strong fruit profile with cherry and cassis that sets it apart from the 2009 vintage that is extremely generous in floral tones of crushed flower and rose. This expression shows great power and substance with 20 to 30% new oak. This is a precise and sharp wine with a heightened sense of focus and definition that is backed by pretty mineral shadings. Hold this wine ten years or more. Drink: 2017-2035. Various American importers, including: Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines, San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

95 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Drink 2018-2030, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2014

Altare's 2010 Barolo Arborina bristles on the palate with striking energy and finesse. Freshly cut flowers, mint, sweet spices, licorice and rose petals all meld together in a layered, impeccable Barolo loaded with class. The flavors are bright, chiseled and beautifully nuanced. The 2010 finishes with marvelous freshness and tons of saline-infused nuances.

94 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2013

Good bright, deep red. Lovely floral lift to the aromas of redcurrant, mocha and nutty oak. Sweet, sappy and intense, conveying a light touch and terrific inner-mouth energy to the redcurrant and cherry flavors. Finishes chewy and very long, with a distinctly saline character and lovely floral lift and verve. This youthfully tight wine has the balance, stuffing and spine for a graceful evolution in bottle.

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Eilo Altare
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Red

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