FRANCESCO RINALDI BAROLO DOCG 2018

Style: Savoury & Detailed

Like their famed relatives on the other side of Barolo village (Guiseppe Rinaldi) Francesco Rinaldi e Figli are an avowed traditionalist producer with vineyard holdings in some of the commune's most highly prized plots; not surprising considering their history dates back to the 1870s! Today the estate is run by the 80+ year-old Luciano along with his nieces, Paola & Piera Rinaldi. The wines are made pretty much the same way they always have been with the exception of a new press and some stainless steel in the cellars. Beyond that, vinification follows the "traditionalist handbook" and includes extended maceration times and elevage in 20-50 hectolitre Slavonian oak.

In style the wines preserve both the aromatic and palate integrity of the nebbiolo variety and, where once they were excessively austere, they are now more open and pliant when viewed within the context of the traditional style. We recommend them to you. MICHAEL MCNAMARA

The 2018 Barolo is a delicate, pretty wine with plenty of immediacy and overall appeal. Naturally, the 2018 is a small-scaled wine, but all the elements are nicely balanced. This is nicely done and also quite promising, in its peer group. ANTONIO GALLONI, vinous.com

Region: Piedmont, ITALY

Variety: Nebbiolo

ABV: 13%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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