This winery is near and dear to my heart. Silvia is a good friend and I am a super fan of the whole Altare family. Besides the fact that they are wonderful people, they also make really good wine. Elio is considered the “godfather” of Barolo, something you can learn more about if you see…
My birthday is coming up and what better way to celebrate than spending a weekend in Barolo with some of my closest friends. Since I am a Norwegian and the area is becoming more popular, I have planned ahead and the itinerary is almost complete. When planning the trip I kept a few things in…
Elio Altare Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: Intense violet Nose: black cherry, violets, minerals Mouth: soft, medium body, cherries, some spice Price Point: $13 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Tbt to when Roberto Voerzio came for coffee when I was working at Altare
Elio Altare Langhe Nebbiolo Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2014 Eye: Intense ruby Nose: Rose petals, red fruits Mouth: not too dry, good tannins, red fruits, good acidity Price Point: $17 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes Read more about the wine here.
What is Uno Per Uno? Literally it means One By One. And that pretty much sums it up. Unoperuno is an Altare wine and they pick the grapes off the stem by hand, one by one. Why? One of the things I love about the Altare family is their innovative spirit and endless energy. A…
After a little hiatus, I am back with more good stuff. Stay tuned!
Throwback to Pyla & Barolo 2016 #
I was very lucky to be invited along into the vineyards to collect already harvested grapes with the one and only Silvia. We drove her truck along the hill, deep into the vineyard, where the grapes were waiting in their buckets. The leaves are starting to change color, many grapes have already been harvested and…