2021 Barolo "Arborina"

The 2021 Barolo Arborina is one of the most elegant wines readers will find from this site, a vineyard where the tannins tend to be a bit piercing in their linearity. Instead, the 2021 is a wine of total harmony. Orange peel, cinnamon, kirsch, new leather and rose petal all build over time. This is such a gorgeous, complete Barolo.

- Antonio Galloni (01/2025)

77. Platz der Top 100 von Jeb Dunnuck 2025

Coming from their home village of La Morra and expressive of the hallmark finesse of both the site and village, the 2021 Barolo Arborina is floral and pure with a refined perfume of fresh roses, wild raspberry, rocky earth, apricot, and fennel. It’s elegant all the way through, with a linear and focused feel, finely coiled tannins, even acidity, and a graceful and gently tapering finish. It has a haunting feel that’s exceptional in this vintage, and while it’s a pleasure to taste now, it should stand the test of time. Drink 2025-2055.

- Audrey Frick (05/2025)

The Elio Altare 2021 Barolo Arborina shows sweet spice and cinnamon from 24 months in barrique with 20% new oak. This adds nice contouring to expertly ripened fruit, with generous cherry, black plum and cassis. Those fruity tones complement other aromas of spice, licorice and tar. Arborina always shows a classical side of Nebbiolo, not too strong and not too lean. This comes from the historic Altare family vineyard in front of the winery in La Morra. Production is 5,200 bottles.

- Monica Larner (06/2025)