COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Elio Altare
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Elio Altare Unoperuno Barolo DOCG 2013 is a testament to meticulous winemaking. The 'Unoperuno' project, inspired by a past experience of selecting individual healthy grapes, involves hand-destemming Nebbiolo berries one by one, a process that takes an entire week and defines the wine's name and purity. Elio Altare, a key figure in the 'Barolo Boys' who modernized the region's winemaking, crafts this wine from the celebrated Arborina vineyard in La Morra, Barolo. This bottling represents his pursuit of the purest expression of Nebbiolo, showcasing the unique character of the 2013 vintage, which is recognized for its precision and focused intensity.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€275
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Unoperuno' means 'one by one' in Italian.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-selected berry by berry, a week-long process.
Fact 03
Elio Altare was part of the 'Barolo Boys' movement.
Fact 04
Only 1,500 bottles were produced for the 2013 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Unoperuno Barolo DOCG 2013 is produced using a highly selective process. Grapes are meticulously hand-destemmed berry by berry, a labor-intensive method that takes a full week and gives the wine its name. Fermentation is conducted using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French barriques, with a mix of new and used barrels. The estate also practices sustainable viticulture, using organic cow manure for fertilization and avoiding chemical pesticides unless absolutely necessary.
