"Altare fremstillede den første Barolo fra Cerretta i Serralunga d’Alba i 2005 og tro mod sit territorio er dette også den mest reserverede og strukturerede Barolo i familiens portefølje, hvorfor den siden 2012 er frigivet som Riserva. Ordet Bricco henviser i Langa til den øverste, favoriserede og solbeskinnede del af en markskråning, hvor sneen smelter først. Det er en majestætisk og vidunderligt fuldendt Barolo, der viser at Elio og Silvia også formår at lave en dyb og rigt struktureret Serralunga-Barolo med en inciterende sanseappel." Adriat
"This red wine offers a blend of plum, black cherry, leather, liquorice and spice aromas. Notes of dried fig and chocolate add an exotic touch, while it finishes fresh and invigorating, with fine balance and length." Wine Spectator 93p
"Lots of spice with flowers. Bloody and iron undertones. Full and chewy with plenty of structure. Juicy and flavorful. Very structured with lots of tannins. Needs time to soften. Aged for two years in bottle. Muscular and unique. Drink after 2027." James Suckling 94p
"The 2017 Barolo Riserva Cerretta Vigna Bricco is pliant and creamy, with all of the depth of Serralunga backing it up. Black cherry, plum and spice all build in a sumptuous, full-bodied Barolo that captures the best the vintage had to offer. Dark fruit, smoke, game, licorice and incense add layers of dimension as the 2017 starts to open in the glass. Let's see what happens here." Vinous 94p
"The Elio Altare 2017 Barolo Riserva Cerretta Vigna Bricco is extremely generous and rich, owing to the very hot and dry growing season. This Riserva opens to rich black fruit, plum and blackcurrant. The fruit is framed by tarry smoke and spice. The wine is very firm and structured to the palate, with an ample, full-bodied style that concludes with a hint of velvety softness." Wine Advocate 95p
