with sweet black cherry and blackcurrant fruit

The Casa Matè has also closed down considerably since I last tasted it

26 ha parcel planted in 1928)

jammy fruit and a gorgeous earth and mushroom note very much like good mature burgundy

3 ha parcel of 30+ year old vines on the Chassagne side

Elio Altare, Langhe Giarborina other_regions_italy with sweet black cherry andIt may seem hard to believe, but the 2004 Langhe Arborina takes things to another level. Here it is the interplay of exuberance and vibrancy that is totally captivating. The 2004 is intense, structured and destined to provide exceptional drinking for another decade plus. Scents of cherry, mint, spice and licorice add the final shades of nuance. The 2004 has really blossomed over the last few years. Antonio Galloni