{"product_id":"2021-elio-altare","title":"2021 Elio Altare Barolo","description":"\u003cp\u003eElio Altare was one of the famed \"Barolo Boys\" - a legion of Barolo producers who eschewed tradition back in the 70s and produced wines that were softer on the tannin and more approachable in their youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe change was influenced by a trip to Burgundy in 1976, after which Altare came back and according to legend chopped up the enormous traditional barrels of the region with a chainsaw - a move that disgusted his traditionalist father Giuseppe - and made smaller barriques (a style of barrel common in Burgundy) which produce wines more approachable in their youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \"Barolo Boys\" has stuck, despite Altare's daughter - Silvia Altare - taking over as the estate's custodian, but Elio's methodology has not only stuck, but permeated the whole appellation-wide production of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-forward to 2021 and you've got an incredible vintage giving fine tannin, intense aromatics, pronounced acid and while very drinkable right now, has many years ahead of it in a cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnatch up any 2021 Barolo while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elio Altare","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ Barolo","offer_id":52628455489819,"sku":"128364","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0457\/7307\/files\/elioaltare_barolo_2021.jpg?v=1784876492","url":"https:\/\/finewinemerchant.com.au\/products\/2021-elio-altare","provider":"Fine Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}