2021 Elio Altare "Unoperuno" Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
ABOUT THE WINE
The 2021 Unoperuno is 100% Nebbiolo from select parcels in La Morra, where Elio Altare’s family has farmed organically for decades. The name refers to the painstaking hand-destemming process, where each grape is selected individually—an approach rarely seen in Barolo, reflecting an obsessive commitment to finesse and precision.
Fermentation occurs in open-top French oak barrels with native yeasts, followed by aging in used barriques for approximately 24 months. The wine reveals layers of red cherry, raspberry, rosewater, sweet spices, and anise. Its tannins are ultra-refined, offering structure without austerity, while the overall profile is graceful, aromatic, and intensely focused.
A modern Barolo rooted in tradition, Unoperuno bridges delicacy and depth, and pairs beautifully with truffle risotto, duck breast, or aged cheeses.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Elio Altare is a trailblazer of modern Barolo, known for revolutionizing winemaking in the Langhe with a focus on purity, elegance, and innovation. Since the 1980s, Altare has emphasized organic farming, low yields, and gentle extraction, aging his wines in French oak to enhance texture and aromatics. The winery, now led alongside his daughter Silvia, remains a reference point for refined, expressive Nebbiolo crafted with meticulous care and a progressive spirit.
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ABOUT THE WINE
The 2021 Unoperuno is 100% Nebbiolo from select parcels in La Morra, where Elio Altare’s family has farmed organically for decades. The name refers to the painstaking hand-destemming process, where each grape is selected individually—an approach rarely seen in Barolo, reflecting an obsessive commitment to finesse and precision.
Fermentation occurs in open-top French oak barrels with native yeasts, followed by aging in used barriques for approximately 24 months. The wine reveals layers of red cherry, raspberry, rosewater, sweet spices, and anise. Its tannins are ultra-refined, offering structure without austerity, while the overall profile is graceful, aromatic, and intensely focused.
A modern Barolo rooted in tradition, Unoperuno bridges delicacy and depth, and pairs beautifully with truffle risotto, duck breast, or aged cheeses.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Elio Altare is a trailblazer of modern Barolo, known for revolutionizing winemaking in the Langhe with a focus on purity, elegance, and innovation. Since the 1980s, Altare has emphasized organic farming, low yields, and gentle extraction, aging his wines in French oak to enhance texture and aromatics. The winery, now led alongside his daughter Silvia, remains a reference point for refined, expressive Nebbiolo crafted with meticulous care and a progressive spirit.
