Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Cannubi S.Lorenzo Ravera

Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Cannubi S.Lorenzo RaveraThe wood initially lends a dill and sawdust quality to the cherry fruit. With air, this reveals greater purity to its strawberry and raspberry flavors. Very elegant, resonating on the long, red berry and mineral aftertaste. Ethereal and old school. Best from 2013 through 2029. 450 cases made. BS

40% whole clusters

plenty of patience will be required

marzipan and musky

This is really lovely and should age accordingly

This 2005 reveals a beautiful black cherry and cassis-scented nose

Note that this should drink well relatively early on

It’s drinking beautifully right now

This is not an elegant rendition of the terroir but it’s well made

“This site tends toward early and complete lignification of stems

sauvage and discreet spice whiffs

I much prefer the 2010 La Gaffelière that I tasted the week previously

This is actually pretty good and a wine that should be accessible young if desired