Red

Albe

Piedmont · Italy

Fact sheet

Red meats · Pasta with tomato sauce · Aged cheeses

201290 pts

Aromas of underbrush, tilled earth, mature dark-skinned berry and rose lead the nose. The ripe, smoothly textured palate doles out raspberry jam, clove, star anise and a hint of orange peel alongside velvety tannins. Drink through 2022.
201193 pts

Enticing aromas of wild berry, pine forest, aromatic herbs, iris and a hint of leather emerge on this full-bodied red. The bold, chewy palate delivers crunchy red berry, anise white pepper, clove and sage alongside youthfully assertive tannins and bright acidity. The ripe fruit…
201094 pts

Intense floral scents of freshly cut roses and wild violets jump out of the glass. On the palate, dark cherry and crushed cherry twine with allspice, cinnamon, clove, leather and alpine herbs. All are partnered by assertive but supple tannins and fresh acidity. Best 2015–2030.
200488 pts

Like Bricco delle Viole, Barolo Albe also has a slightly thorny, nervous character but ultimately this wine is softer and more approachable than the latter. Aroma-wise, there's a lot going on here: layers of spice, earth and pressed flowers mingle with black fruit and chopped mi…