# Giàrborina (Elio Altare)

> Red, Langhe DOC Rosso by [Elio Altare](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/elio-altare.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/elio-altare-giarborina).

- **Producer:** Elio Altare
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Giàrborina
- **Production area:** La Morra
- **Soil:** Sandy clay marl
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted partly in 1948, partly in 1989
- **Vinification:** Skin maceration in temperature-controlled rotofermenters for 3 to 4 days, aged 18 months in new French barriques
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Giarborina is Elio Altare's Nebbiolo-based Langhe Rosso from a single La Morra vineyard, made in 1,000 to 1,200 bottles.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red tending to garnet. Broad, round, fresh and balsamic, with hints of dried flowers and raspberry. Fresh, with notes of small red fruits, raspberry and redcurrant, soft tannins, exceptionally balanced and persistent.