Giuseppe Rinaldi

Brunate - Le Coste Barolo Nebbiolo

9.533 ratings
9.418 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

Wednesday Wine Committee. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind as usual.

Much better compared to the ‘98 it shared the table with. Much more lively...black peppercorn, tar, bay leaf, rose petal and a density in the middle without being too heavy. Tart red and black fruits all over the entry and finish. Still on the upward trajectory. I called this CdP.

Wednesday Wine Committee. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind as usual.

Much better compared to the ‘98 it shared the table with. Much more lively...black peppercorn, tar, bay leaf, rose petal and a density in the middle without being too heavy. Tart red and black fruits all over the entry and finish. Still on the upward trajectory. I called this CdP.

Jul 17th, 2019
William Murray

Completely shut when opened, took an hour or so to start to open. Hallmark brunate dark iron fruit. Tannins firm, the last glass was the best. Will wait a few years before I try the next

Completely shut when opened, took an hour or so to start to open. Hallmark brunate dark iron fruit. Tannins firm, the last glass was the best. Will wait a few years before I try the next

1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2016
Eric Guido

Dark yet refined with a nose of black and red fruits with savory herbs. On the palate, it is classic to the core and expands across the palate. Simply fabulous and utterly classic. This is a wine I will put in my cellarm

Dark yet refined with a nose of black and red fruits with savory herbs. On the palate, it is classic to the core and expands across the palate. Simply fabulous and utterly classic. This is a wine I will put in my cellarm

Aug 12th, 2015
Scott Lauck

This '08 took about 45min to blow off an unusual bit of sulfur and redux but then was very good in a sharp group.

This '08 took about 45min to blow off an unusual bit of sulfur and redux but then was very good in a sharp group.

Mar 19th, 2015
Brett Zimmerman

Master Sommelier, Owner Boulder Wine Merchant

9.7

Does Barolo get much better than this? Second day and this wine is just unbelievable. Power, detail, and elegance.

Does Barolo get much better than this? Second day and this wine is just unbelievable. Power, detail, and elegance.

Jan 2nd, 2015
Michael Madrigale

Sommelier/Wine Director Bar Boulud, Epicerie Boulud, Boulud Sud

9.8

No brett, just right.

No brett, just right.

Oct 29th, 2014
Phil Stice

Showing oak and copious tannins. No doubt it's Nebbiolo but a bit closed up. Was opened 24 hrs.

Showing oak and copious tannins. No doubt it's Nebbiolo but a bit closed up. Was opened 24 hrs.

Nov 6th, 2013
Ron Siegel

This was a beautiful Barolo still far from its peak with a velvety, silky texture showing cherry, rose petal, licorice, graphite & violet.

This was a beautiful Barolo still far from its peak with a velvety, silky texture showing cherry, rose petal, licorice, graphite & violet.

Apr 28th, 2023
Ron Siegel

Great vintage for Rinaldi showing beautiful aromatics, structure & balance that will drink well for many years showing notes of cherry, leather, licorice, dried herbs, tar, menthol, & rose petal.

Great vintage for Rinaldi showing beautiful aromatics, structure & balance that will drink well for many years showing notes of cherry, leather, licorice, dried herbs, tar, menthol, & rose petal.

Feb 20th, 2021
Matthew Cohen

A hint of stew Sweet. Ok.

A hint of stew Sweet. Ok.

Nov 15th, 2017