"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 2019 Barolo Arborina is laced with dark cherry, graphite, dried flowers and licorice. It is an especially dark, almost somber Arborina, with huge, incisive tannins that are quite dominant at this stage. It will be interesting to see how the 2019 ages. Based on several decades of tasting these wines, I think it will age quite well, but remain a brooding powerhouse." Vinous 94p
"Transparent and bright with floral, orange peel and lavender. Medium to full body. Firm and racy tannins. Chewy and velvety. Purity is the right word to describe it. Drink after 2028." James Suckling 96p
"With fruit from the Altare family's historic vineyard, with rows that descend from the panoramic terrace in front of the tasting room, comes the 2019 Barolo Arborina. This wine boasts a unique flavor profile with more emphasis on tart fruit, cassis and crisp cherry. The wine is soft and velvety to the palate, and it shows finely integrated tannins coupled with a solid textural frame. Arborina is not one of the historic crus of the appellation, but it is an excellent site that is celebrated for its consistent wines." Wine Advocate 95p
