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Red dry
Annual production is no more than 1500 bottles from the very old vines planted in 1948. Commune of production - La Morra.
Maceration on the skin for 3-4 days in rotary fermenters with futher aging in new French barriques for 18 months. The wine has very intense aromas of red and dark fruits, combining with dark and brown spices. Warm, soft and intense palate with silky and velvety tannins, a pleasant acidity, flavor ranging from blackberries to cherries. Long finish.
Serve at 18-20 °C with cheese, mild wild dishes, dark meat, dark poultry.
The 2016 Langhe Larigi, a pure expression of Barbera from old vines and with only 2,500 bottles produced, is a beautiful wine with bright ripeness and lush fruit. Semi-crunchy in nature, it also has some muscle under the hood with a 15.5% alcohol content. The finish is fresh and bright. Try it with the famous local tajarin (rich egg-yolk pasta), without giving a second thought to all that cholesterol and the volume of alcohol you are consuming. By the way, Elio Altare is now 69 years old, and he counts 54 vintages under his belt.
Elegant and powerful, with vanilla and toast notes wrapped around plum and blackberry fruit flavors. The vibrant acidity keeps this reined in and extends the spicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2023. 160 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Elio Altare – the architect of modern Barolo and a legendary figure in winemaking
Elio Altare is one of the most influential and visionary personalities in the Barolo region, widely regarded as the driving force behind the modern approach to Barolo winemaking. The revolution he inspired in Piedmont not only transformed the local wine style, but also helped secure Barolo’s place among the world’s elite wine regions.
From tradition to modernity: the path to a new Barolo
As a young man, Elio Altare travelled to Burgundy, where he encountered a radically different philosophy of winemaking:
Upon returning to La Morra in Piedmont, Elio decided to implement these ideas in his father’s winery, despite strong family opposition. Wine lore recounts that after a serious conflict with his father Giovanni, Elio famously destroyed the old barrels with a chainsaw—symbolically severing ties with the old system.
Revolutionary methods and uncompromising dedication
Elio Altare stood out not only for his ideas, but also for his almost obsessive commitment to quality:
At the time, the techniques he introduced were unprecedented in Barolo:
These methods resulted in wines that could be enjoyed earlier, yet retained depth, structure, and longevity—a clear expression of modern elegance and quality.
A vision carried forward: Silvia and Elena Altare
Today, the estate is led by Elio’s daughters:
Though generational transition is never simple, the daughters have inherited Elio’s determination and character, and their innovations are already beginning to bear fruit.
Winemaking as a calling—even in difficult years
Unlike large Barolo producers who can afford to skip challenging vintages, Elio Altare always had to extract the maximum from every harvest. His philosophy is summed up in his own words:
“Difficult vintages reveal the true talent of a winemaker. In great years, everyone can make good wine.”
