In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Elio Altare Barolo Arborina
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Elio Altare led the Barolo modernists from the 1970s at Cascina Nuova; Arborina in La Morra is his signature cru.
- 1976 — Altare begins modernising Barolo at Cascina Nuova
Facts
- Producer
- Elio Altare
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 170 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1976
Frequently asked about Elio Altare Barolo Arborina
What does Elio Altare Barolo Arborina taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Altare's Arborina from La Morra is the wine of the Barolo Boys movement, a polished, modern Barolo from rotary fermenters and barrique ageing.
When should I drink Elio Altare Barolo Arborina?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Elio Altare Barolo Arborina?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Elio Altare Barolo Arborina?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.