Elio Altare, Barolo Vintage:2014 with a medicinal note of

with a medicinal note of menthol

A wonderfully broad-ranging nose reflects plenty of floral influences along with a lovely array of spice elements on the dark berry and Asian-style tea scented nose

but best from 2023

stony finish

Brand and Rangen to be not only superior but possessed of greater aging potential than this Clos Hauserer

Elio Altare, Barolo Vintage:2014 with a medicinal note ofAltare's 2000 Barolo is fabulous. Round, sweet and caressing on the palate, the Barolo impresses for its impeccable balance, and fresh, vibrant fruit. There is not a hint of oxidation or French oak in this impeccable Barolo. The 2000 is just approaching the early part of what looks to be a very long drinking window. Antonio Galloni