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Elio Altare Larigi Langhe 2016

Estimate $175 - $225
Condition
Ullage - 5 / 5 | Label - 5 / 5 | Capsule - 5 / 5

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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

Variety
Barbera
Country
Italy
Vintage
2016
Bottle Size
750ml (Bottle)
Closure
Cork
Cellaring
15 Plus Years
Organic Substance
None
Oak Type
French and Slavonian
Style
Red


Lot # 026
System ID # 325774

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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.

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