2017 Barolo Elio Altare as well as vanilla essence

as well as vanilla essence and light coffee

roasted or mildly cooked meat

then sorted and pressed in the cellar

spice and elegance

The wine shows large construction

2017 Barolo Elio Altare as well as vanilla essenceRobert Parker 94 points: Representing a blend of fruit from Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and Novello, the Elio Altare 2017 Barolo sets off the vintage on the right foot. Of course, 2017 delivered all kinds of extreme weather, from frost to dry heat, but this battle ready Barolo emerges unscathed. Save for the high 15% alcohol content, this wine avoids the classic trappings of a hot vintage. The fruit is not dried out, nor is it jammy.