Altare Elio
Langhe Rosso La Villa 2023
| Denomination | DOC Langhe Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Barbera, Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in French barriques (100% new) for 18 months. |
- Alcohol content and awards: 14.5% vol and 93 points Vinous
- Vintage and origin: Langhe Rosso DOC 2023 from La Morra, Piedmont
- Aromas and flavours: red fruits, plum and blackberry; freshness and balanced tannins
- Vinification: maceration on the skins for 3-4 days at controlled temperature
- Ageing and serving: 18 months in new barriques; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Langhe Rosso La Villa by Elio Altare is a still red wine with a very intense ruby hue. It stands out for its complex and balanced profile, characterised by a fresh and fruity style with clear notes of small red fruits. The well-calibrated tannic structure, combined with a pleasant acidity, makes it ideal for pairing with cured meats, cheeses, and red meat dishes. Rated 93 points by Vinous, it fully expresses its aromatic breadth if decanted for an hour before serving.
Where it comes from
This label originates in the heart of Piedmont, in La Morra, within the Langhe region. The vineyards benefit from a south and south-east exposure, which promotes optimal ripening and consistently high quality. The roots delve into sandy and tuffaceous soils, a composition that shapes the wine's character by supporting its intense colour intensity, elegant olfactory clarity, and a well-defined structure, in perfect harmony with the area's vocation.
How it is produced
Vinification involves a short maceration on the skins in a rotofermenter at a controlled temperature for three or four days, ensuring a measured extraction of colour. Ageing continues entirely in new French barrels for eighteen months, a stage that smooths the structure and accompanies the aromatic evolution. The result is a deep olfactory bouquet, marked by intense notes of plum and blackberry, capable of anticipating a taut, satisfying sip with vibrant sensory precision.
History and Curiosities
The Langhe Rosso La Villa 2023 by Elio Altare is born from the prized sandy and tuffaceous soils of La Morra. After a delicate maceration on the skins, the wine matures for 18 months in new French barriques, developing an exceptional structure. Awarded 93 points by Vinous, this Piedmontese red releases intense aromas of blackberry and plum, captivating the palate with vibrant freshness and a well-balanced tannin.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1948
- Oenologist: Elio Altare
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 12
Elio, as energetic and bubbly as 40 years ago, supervises all the activities, but lately has been focusing as well on some challenging new projects, including winemaking in Cinqueterre, Liguria; restoring an old abandoned village in Castelmagno (in the mountains between Piemonte and France); cheesemaking in Castelmagno; growing medicinal herbs; making sparkling wine in the higher Langa hills with an old obscure indigenous variety called "Liseiret;" growing organic vegetables and fruits…our family will never run out of ideas and work! Read more
| Name | Altare Elio Langhe Rosso La Villa 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Barbera, Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Altare Elio |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Langhe Rosso La Villa 2023 by Elio Altare is born from the prized sandy and tuffaceous soils of La Morra. After a delicate maceration on the skins, the wine matures for 18 months in new French barriques, developing an exceptional structure. Awarded 93 points by Vinous, this Piedmontese red releases intense aromas of blackberry and plum, captivating the palate with vibrant freshness and a well-balanced tannin. |
| Origin | La Morra |
| Climate | Exposure: south, south-east |
| Soil composition | Sandy and tuffaceous. |
| Fermentation | 3-4 days |
| Production technique | Macerazione con le bucce in rotofermentatore a temperatura controllata per 3/4 giorni |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins in a rotofermenter at a controlled temperature for 3/4 days. |
| Aging | Aged in French barriques (100% new) for 18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |