Elio Altare, Langhe Villa other_regions Painful to drink

Painful to drink

Still a deep ruby color that displays only a touch of lightening at the rim and that impression of youthfulness is reinforced by the distinctly earthy nose that exhibits moderate secondary development but certainly no sous bois

This looks to be one of the wines of the vintage

Feels more evolved than some of the others

somber and animale suffused aromas of dark pinot fruit that precedes rich

Elio Altare, Langhe Villa other_regions Painful to drinkSpicy aromas of new oak greet the nose, while cherry, leather and tar flavors grace the palate. Broad and muscular, with sharp tannins on the finish. Barbera and Nebbiolo. Drink now through 2017. 416 cases made. BS