Elio Altare, Langhe rosso doc Larigi 2016

2016 war ein sehr gut gelungener Larigi, vielleicht ein der besten in den letzten Jahrzehnten. Diese 100% Barbera ist jetzt noch sehr jung aber zeigt jetzt schon eine ausgewogene Balance zwischen Frucht, Aromatik, Holz und Kraft. Viel Druck und Komplexität am Gaumen mit einem frischen, breiten und unendlichen Finisch.

"Altare's 2016 Larigi is a total stunner. Rich and explosive on the palate, with tremendous fruit richness, the 2016 is positively stellar. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice and new leather build as this sexy Barbera shows off its super-distinctive personality. As delicious as the Larigi is today, it also needs a number of years to be at its best. Indeed, Larigi boasts one of the most impressive track records in Piedmont. The 2016 will soon take its place as one of the greatest Larigis ever made. It is every bit that special." Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"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." Monica Larner - Robert Parker