"Barolo Arborina er fremstillet første gang i 1978 og Altare er uden tvivl hovedansvarlig for at gøre denne MGA fra Annunziata di La Morra kendt for en brede-re offentlighed. Positionen har en ideel syd-sydøstlig eksponering og giver en Barolo af stor egenkarakter og med den forventede La Morra ynde. Den træder frem med stor sammensathed og med en inciterende sanseappel. Altid velstruktureret og med bløde, smidige tanniner og den udvikler med årene en rig tertiær karakter med tjære, trøfler og underskov." Adriat
"The 2012 Barolo Arborina is a complete and harmonious wine that plays its cards well. With textbook precision, fruit was harvested exactly 33 days after flowering. Bold aromas of dried cherry, spice, tar, cola and licorice grow in intensity. Only 20% of the wine is aged in new oak. The mouthfeel is silky and firm. The results are balanced and whole. This is a complete and classic Barolo that represents the best side of the vintage." Robert Parker 93+p
"A wine of delicacy and finesse, the 2012 Barolo Arborina is another wine that offers more in the way of freshness and persistence than power. The flavors are bright and focused throughout, which gives the wine considerable near and medium-term appeal. The classic, incisive Arborina tannins are nicely balanced throughout." Antonio Galloni 92p
