Compared to the 2015 vintage that I tasted at the same time, the 2016 Barbaresco Martinenga is slightly more saturated and concentrated in terms of appearance. This wine shows a dense inner core with dark fruit flavors, tannins and lively acidity that wil...
The 2016 Dolcetto d'Alba is very pretty and full of varietal blue/purplish fruit, almond, licorice and lavender overtones. In this vintage, the Dolcetto is a bit restrained, but the purity of the flavors is superb. Floral notes give the 2016 a lovely sens...
The Elio Altare 2016 Barolo is a blend of fruit from Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and Novello. Some 10,800 bottles were released. This is a classic interpretation of Nebbiolo that offers beautiful intensity and balance. The bouquet is pure, eleg...
The 2018 Barbera d'Alba is soft, supple and racy, all of which give it tremendous early appeal and accessibility. Ripe dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are nicely pushed forward in this inviting Barbera from Altare.
A solid, powerful style, this expressive red is well-marked by new oak, with plum, cherry, cigar box, menthol and sun-kissed hay flavors. Balanced and lively, with refined tannins and a long, spice-infused finish. Best from 2025 through 2042. 500 cases ma...
Sun-kissed hay, cherry, plum, iron and tar flavors are the highlights of this expressive red. Dense and firmly structured, with a tightly knit, tannic finish. Best from 2025 through 2045. 415 cases made, 55 cases imported.
Mulled plum, leather, sweet tobacco, camphor, tar and oak spice aromas and flavors show fine depth and intensity in this red, which boasts a broad, dense structure, with tannins that dominate the finish for now. Shows fine balance, length and complexity, ...