Elio Altare Langhe La Villa - 2010 (750ml) 1961 The wine has a dark

The wine has a dark garnet/ruby color and fabulous aromatics of black raspberries

and there is just not a lot to go around given the greatness that can be achieved from this vineyard

this is all in the details

Like its stablemate

cloves and violets seem to jump from the glass

Elio Altare Langhe La Villa - 2010 (750ml) 1961 The wine has a darkThe 2010 Langhe La Villa represents a blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo (40 percent). Each variety is its own voice that shines bright in this classic vintage. You feel the soft fruitiness and acidity of the Barbera grape beautifully contrasted against the tannic firmness of Nebbiolo. Blackberry, licorice, dried mint and tobacco are put on full display. Anticipated maturity: 2015 2025. Wine Advocate 92 points