Two from Elio Altare

2011 Elio Altare Barbera d'Alba:

Deep ruby, purple rim. More nuanced Barbera, layered, blackberries, licorice and some anise. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, elegant and refreshing palate, nuanced and fine length. 89

2008 Elio Altare Barolo la Morra:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Flirting tar and roses nose. Licorice behind and scented, violets. Fresh acidity, fairly high but not that easy to detect, high of soft tannins, elegant, layered, transparent, long. 93