Elio Altare
La Morra · Cuneo (CN)
Established
1948
Altare family (Elio Altare took over from 1976)
Yearly production
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Location
La Morra
Cuneo (CN) · Piemonte
Vineyard area
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Vineyards around La Morra including the iconic Arborina, plus parcels in Cannubi, Cerretta and other top sites; small holdings, low yields, green harvest and short maceration.
Appellations
Alba DOCBarolo DOCGLanghe DOC
History
The Altare family bought a small farm at La Morra in 1948; Elio Altare took over in 1976 and, after a formative trip to Burgundy, became the standard-bearer of Barolo's 'modernist' movement, favouring shorter macerations and French barriques. His break with tradition was sealed by the famous 1983 night he took a chainsaw to the family's old botti. His Barolo Arborina is a modernist landmark.
Wines
Illustrative selectionBarolo Arborina
Barolo
Larigi
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Grapes of these appellations
Who else makes these wines
- Alba DOC252 others
- Barolo DOCG125 others
- Langhe DOC136 others