Elio Altare 2017 Barolo, Cannubi, DOCG
Item Number: 16057
UPC: None
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Langhe
Appellation/AVA: Barolo DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vineyard Designation: Cannubi Vineyard
Vintage: 2017
Grape(s): 100% Nebbiolo
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 15
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Marna with clay and sand
Barolo Subregion: Barolo
Vine Age: About 30 years old; Silvia rents 0.25 hectares of vines; farming is organic and done by the Altare team
Vintage Notes from Vinous February 2021: "Altare's 2017 Barolos are gorgeous, must-have wines for the year. The 2017s stand out for their exceptional balance, especially in the tannins, and that places them at the very top of the pack. Farming is meticulous, as it always is. According to Silvia Altare, 'The key to the vintage was picking early in order to maintain as much freshness as possible. We did three passes in most vineyards, so that we could capture a full spectrum of ripeness levels in the blends.'"
Vinification Notes: The Nebbiolo macerates on the skins for approximately 4-5 days in rotary fermenters with temperature control. The wine ages for 24 months in a mix of new and neutral French barriques. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeast as does the malolactic fermentation. The wine is not fined, filtered, or clarified. No substances that could modify the color or the structure of the wine is ever used.
Tasting Notes: Soft, silky tannins; fresh to the nose with fresh fruits, rose petals and flowers