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Score 94/100 · Drink 2024-2038, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Aug 2022

A classic expression from vintner Elio Altare and his talented team, the 2018 Barolo is an elegant and streamlined wine. It is made from a blend of fruit from various parcels in Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and Novello (with 11,700 bottles produced in this vintage). Aged in neutral barrique for 24 months, the wine shows a linear and focused personality with tart cherry, aniseed, crushed rock and blue flower. It's best suited for near or medium-term consumption.

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Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

94
94/100

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2028-2043, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2022

The 2018 Barolo is a gorgeous entry-level wine. Actually, it is an entry-level wine just in name. Racy and pliant, with terrific purity and fine balance, the 2018 is positively stellar. Crushed red berry fruit, flowers, mint, licorice and rose petal flesh out in this gorgeous, captivating Barolo from the Altare family. Vineyard sites are Sarmassa, Badarina and Novello.

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Elio Altare
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Nebbiolo

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Red

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Dry

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