About the producer
Slight,
good-humored,
and
self-effacing,
Elio
Altare
has
evolved
into
a
patriarchal
figure
for
generations
of
Barolo
producers.
Renowned
for
his
bold
act
of
taking
a
chainsaw
to
his
father's
old
casks
in
a
moment
of
desperation,
Altare
stands
as
one
of
the
architects
of
the
"modern"
school
in
Barolo.
This
movement,
initiated
by
a
cohort
of
young
growers
known
as
the
Barolo
Boys
in
the
1980s,
aimed
to
disrupt
Piedmont's
traditional
establishment
and
position
the
region
on
par
with
other
legendary
wine-producing
areas.While
Altare
has
crafted
remarkable
wines
for
decades,
his
most
enduring
legacy
may
lie
in
inspiring
numerous
young
growers
to
embrace
estate
bottling
instead
of
selling
fruit,
motivated
by
Altare's
success.
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Altare's
vineyards
are
predominantly
located
in
La
Morra,
north
of
the
village
of
Barolo
and
one
of
the
western
communes,
the
largest
in
the
appellation.
The
winery
gained
prominence
for
its
Arborina
bottling,
a
reputation
fostered
by
Elio
Altare
and
a
select
group
of
producers.
Arborina
wines
are
distinguished
by
their
fruitfulness
and
freshness
rather
than
their
structural
austerity.
Altare's
vineyard
holdings
expanded
in
2011
to
include
the
highly
prized
Cannubi
in
the
Barolo
commune
and
Cerretta,
Vigna
Bricco,
in
Serralunga
d'Alba.Currently
managed
by
the
capable
Silvia
Altare,
the
estate
continues
Elio's
legacy,
emphasizing
elegance,
finesse,
and
balance.
The
vineyards
adhere
to
a
strict
organic
regime,
and
in
the
cellar,
the
winemaking
approach
remains
consistent
with
Elio's
traditions,
utilizing
barriques
for
aging.
Stylistically,
the
wines
are
characterized
by
their
emphasis
on
fruit,
freshness,
and
elegance
rather
than
structure
and
austerity.
Elio
Altare
has
become
a
classic
that
should
not
be
overlooked.
In the Vineyard
Organic biodynamic practices
Organic
farming
practices
are
utilized
(copper,
copper
sulphate,
organic
cow
manure)
Total area under vine
11
Hectares
Location of vineyards
La
Morra,
Barolo,
Castiglione
Falletto,
Serralunga
d’Alba,
Roddi,
Monforte
d’Alba.
Soil details
Various
exposures
implies
various
soil,
from
clay
and
sand
to
more
limestone.
Grapes
Barbera,
Nebbiolo,
Dolcetto
In the Cellar
Winemaker
Silvia
Altare
&
Tesu
Cyo
Yeast utilized
Wild
yeasts
for
all
wines
(pied
de
cuve)
Filtration stabilization
No
fining,
no
filtration,
natural
cold
stabilization.
No
clarification
only
natural
sedimentation.
Fermentation & aging vessels
Fermentation
in
stainless
steel
and
aging
in
new
and
used
french
barriques.
Additional notes
Winemaking style
Elio
Altare
has
become
a
classic.
Daughter
Silvia
Altare
makes
the
wines
pretty
much
the
same
way
her
father
always
did.
Stylistically
the
wines
are
distinguished
by
fruit
and
freshness
and
elegance
more
than
structure
and
austerity.
Wines produced
Dolcetto
d’Alba,
Barbera
d’Alba,
Langhe
Rosso
Larigi,
Langhe
Rosso
Giàrborina,
Langhe
Rosso
La
Villa,
Barolo,
Barolo
Arborina,
Barolo
Cannubi,
Barolo
Unoperuno,
Barolo
Riserva
Cerretta
Vigna
Bricco,
Vino
Rosso
L’insieme
Total production
Depending
on
the
vintage,
roughly
80.000
bottles
