The 2006 Barolo is a medium-bodied offering with attractive perfumed fruit. Though somewhat slender the wine offers excellent balance albeit in a smaller-scaled style than is normally the case. The wine opens up nicely in the glass yet it remains a touch compact. Over nearly a decade of visiting Altare on a regular basis I have tasted just about every wine made here including many from lesser vintages. The surprises have always been on the upside so it will be interesting to see what happens here. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.