Altare Barolo Classico 2020

From the winery:

"Grandpa Giuseppe came to la Morra in 1948. The family Altare was originally from the town of Dogliani, then the farm in La Morra was bought. Back then the estate covered 5 hectares of nebbiolo, barbera and dolcetto vineyards, along with some peach, hazelnut and apple trees.

"Those were times when orchards gave higher yield and more profit than vineyards. Elio's father Giovanni didn't understand him. His son's radical decisions were too far from his way of thinking. Being from an older generation and poorer times, he was not able to accept what he thought was an offense against common sense and tradition, and because of their different opinions, Giovanni and Elio’s relationship fell into silence.

"He died in 1985 and tragically disinherited Elio.  Elio continued to work while he bought back the winery and vineyards from his siblings. Elio stood firm then and still does today. Stubbornly he decided to change direction and give a different interpretation to the family's wine, favouring elegance, finesse, and balance, following a strict regime in the vineyards, adopting new vinification and aging techniques in the cellar.

"Elio's daughter Silvia now helms the winery, under the watchful eyes and helpful hands of her father."

Critical acclaim:

"93 points. Showing bright fruit freshness and energy, the Elio Altare 2020 Barolo is packed with cherry, wild currant, dried apricot and orange peel. The wine offers volume and texture, more so than your standard Barolo, with soft layers and pretty accessibility. It ages in used barrique for 24 months. There is a hint of butter biscuit too. The tannins are almost resolved, and you don't need to wait long to open one of the 13,000 bottles made." - Wine Advocate