GaryWEdwards

9.4

Pleasant Barolo that's beginning to hit it's stride. Little tart cherry thing in the undertone. — 6 days ago

Matt Waring

8.9

A brawny and pleasant Dolcetto — black fruit forward with hints of anise and an unusually tannic bite. — 9 months ago

with Christine

John Chawluk

9.0

Well balanced red with our Easter lamb dinner. — 2 years ago

with Scotti

KA

9.3

Idylio by Apreda Rome — 6 days ago

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+. — 4 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Needs air at this young age but quickly hits its stride. Really fragrant, with zesty, ripe berries, spice, a yeasty, fresh bread note, and mineral-flecked turned gravel. Loads of upfront fruit, but in a dry package with zingy acids. Slight bitter note complements the fruit. So pure tasting and food flexible. Textbook. — 3 years ago

Alberto Cdm

9.5

Mucho gusto! — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Piazza Duomo acker — 6 months ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

A sweet dark fruit (blackberry and plum), vanilla & chocolate. — 2 years ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

Very fruity, with chocolate and pepper. — 3 years ago