Elio Altare, Barolo Arborina other_regions Firm reduction dominates everything with

Firm reduction dominates everything with the exception of a fleeting floral note at present

the other 10% is Cabernet Franc

the Cariad has quite a bit more Franc than is typically the case

but that wine is years from seeing the light of day

Elio Altare, Barolo Arborina other_regions Firm reduction dominates everything withThe 2010 Barolo Arborina shows a strong fruit profile with cherry and cassis that sets it apart from the 2009 vintage that is extremely generous in floral tones of crushed flower and rose. This expression shows great power and substance with 20 to 30% new oak. This is a precise and sharp wine with a heightened sense of focus and definition that is backed by pretty mineral shadings. Hold this wine ten years or more. Drink, 2017 2035.