Jay Kline

9.5

Rounding out the flight of legendary Barolo estates, Francesco Rinaldi certainly takes its rightful place in the pantheon of Piemonte’s history. By 1970, the estate had been under the leadership of Luciano Rinaldi for nearly three decades. I can’t verify but I believe Luciano was sourcing fruit from Cannubi, Sarmassa and Vignane in Barolo; Codana in Castiglione Falletto; and Rocche dell'Annunziata and Boiolo in La Morra.

This particular bottle was poured into a decanter and allowed to breath for five hours. It was subsequently returned to its bottle a couple hours prior to service and enjoyed alongside the ‘41 Conterno and the ‘61 Cappellano. The 1970 Classico pours a ruddy garnet color with a translucent core and a slightly orange rim; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and dried Morello cherry, shiso, alpine herbs, cola nut, dried roses, truffle, and dried gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long. Stunning stuff. As expected, this bottle came across noticeably more youthful than the two elder statesmen poured alongside. An outstanding pairing with the agnolotti del plin. If this bottle is representative, there is still quite a bit of life left in this. Drink now with patience and through 2040+. — 9 days ago

Eric Kememes

8.9

Deep rose concentrate plumy — 9 months ago

Cathy Paris

9.2

Anniversaire Betty à sanremo — 2 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.3

Wenn es einen nebbiolo wein im burgunder-stil gibt, dann ist es Roberto Voerzio. PS: Sas Assetato in Asti ist eine der besten je erlebten weinbars. Die auswahl, armosphäre im ungeohnten 1.stock und vor allem die komppetenz der inhaberin ist für italien vorbildlich!! — 14 days ago

with Zollinger

Jason Sliwa

9.2

Well composed, and lovely fruit with great support. Perfect with our burgers! — 7 months ago

with Vicki

Mark S.

8.9

Deep cherry red with violet. Blackberry and cherry. Rose. Clove nutmeg. Meaty. Dried herb. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M+ Tannin M Smooth Body M++ Finish M 14% Concentrated Juicy ready to drink FRANCESCO RINALDI & FIGLI Barbera d'Alba DOC 20 @3080, Felicit, 250329-251213 — 9 months ago

Dave Olson

9.5

An amazing nebiolo! Needed several minutes before drinking, but kept getting buafter that — 21 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.0

Solid quaffer with character — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Fabio Franchella

9.1

Der wein war fast so tiefgründig wie der abend. Take care, Kathrin! — 7 months ago

with Kathrin

Matthew Cohen

9.2

80-100 yo vines.

Nose: subtly complex. Hard to pick out the components. Nice.

Palate: slightly crunchy minerals. Smoot rocks. Perfect lemon. Lemon flower internal aromatics.

Really a nice wine. — 2 years ago