Elio Altare 2021 'Unoperuno' Barolo DOCG

Elio Altare 2021 'Unoperuno' Barolo DOCG

Item Number: 22344

UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Langhe
Appellation/AVA: Barolo DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): Nebbiolo
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 15
Viticulture: Practicing Organic

Reviews

  • The Wine Spectator
    Rating: 95 (4/30/2026)
    A bright, fresh, cherry-infused red, with hints of raspberry, tar, iron and toasty oak. Shuts down pretty quickly, leaving a lightly chewy feel, but there’s plenty of stuffing and ripe red fruit. Best from 2030 through 2049. 125 cases made, 40 cases imported.
  • Vinous
    Rating: 97 (1/7/2025)

    The 2021 Barolo Unoperuno is fabulous. Silky tannins and lifted, beautifully articulated aromatics give the 2021 tons of allure. Deep and yet also translucent, the 2021 is an absolute delight. It is one of the best editions of this wine I have tasted. Cedar, blood orange, new leather and rose petal add an exotic flair. Unoperuno is a rare Barolo made from hand-destemmed fruit. It remains among the most distinctive wines in all of Piedmont.

  • The Wine Advocate
    Rating: 96+ (6/19/2025)
    The Elio Altare 2021 Barolo Unoperuno shows a distinctive bouquet with aromas of cola, balsam herb and candied cherry. The wine's intensity is especially bright and vertical. The name Unoperuno refers to the grapes that are sorted "one by one." This is a blend of fruit from Arborina (La Morra), Cannubi (Barolo), Pernano (Castiglione Falletto), Sarmassa (Barolo) and Cerretta (Serralunga d'Alba). The wine sees 24 months in barrique with 20% new oak. There is muscle and power at the back, and that high 15% alcohol content does not go unnoticed. This is a release of 1,100 bottles.