2012 Elio Altare Barolo Arborina

Community Tasting Note

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90 Points

Saturday, March 18, 2017 - Generous and open at pnp. Becomes even more aromatic after a couple of hours in the decanter, elegant and fresh notes of rose petals, cherries, all kinds of flowers, chocolate and new leather. The fruit is very light and sweet.
The palate is much the same except that the barriques are more present. Sweet fruit and rose petals, vanilla and chocolate. Juicy tannins and fine acidity, approachable and highly drinkable already. It's definitely a great craftmanship, the oak is elegant and pretty well balanced even at this early stage. From a personal point of view though the oak is too present on the palate keeping all the other characteristics in a tight grip. Perhaps this will change with cellartime and a more balanced wine will come out on the other side. My guess is the Normale is the one to pop at this early age.

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