2007 Elio Altare Langhe Barbera Larigi

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 92.4 points

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  6/19/2019 - Dionysos 1920 wrote: 94 Points

  Sombre, gras, alcoolique, épicé, girofle, ample, s’ouvre clairement depuis la dernière dégustation, tannins fins, belle longueur, beaucoup de plaisir
  Après 2 heures d’aération, magnifique expression, fraîcheur impressionnante malgré un taux d’alcool de 15° qui reste clairement perceptible, très beau

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  4/8/2019 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 94 Points

  The nose was an intense mix of crushed ripe raspberry, sweet autumnal spices, wild herbs, sassafras, hints of brown sugar, wet leaves and undergrowth. On the palate, I found silky textures, complimented by zesty acids, creating a wonderfully balanced expression, as notes of baked black cherry, raspberry and zesty spice saturating the senses. The finish was long, with a mix of tart fruits, hints of brown sugar and lingering acidity which made for a fresh and vibrant experience.
  
  Going in I was worried that the warmer vintage may have created a large-scaled wine, but the '07 Larigi is so balanced, and so easy to like. My hat is off to the Altare family for such a beautiful expression of Barbera.

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  3/24/2018 - Dionysos 1920 wrote: 92 Points

  Sombre, fruité, riche, manque un peu de complexité, alcoolique, bien que peu tannique, devrait encore se développer, attendre, manque de plaisir aujourd’hui

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  5/11/2017 - geneswine wrote: 93 Points

  Wonderful red fruit, medium bodied, dark color, no noticeable tannins. This is really enjoyable on its own.

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  5/30/2014 - Collector1855 wrote: 91 Points

  Tasted at a merchant dinner with Silvia Altare. Very dark and dense ruby. Expressive nose of licorice, plum, vanilla, dried fruit with a bit of tobacco. Reminds me of Barossa Shiraz. On the palate full bodied with a touch of alcohol but very good fruit and ripe tannins. This is quite southern in style but a complex and sexy Barbera that did well with the crowd.

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