Cappellano
Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris-Nebioli Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Vigorously poured into a decanter about 30 minutes prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2017 Gabutti “Pie Rupestris” pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heavy notes of ripe and tart Morello cherry, fresh cut roses (stems and all!), tar, dried herbs, exotic eastern spices, talcum powder and dried earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, though everything seems to be enhanced on the palate; powerful! The finish is super long. This is a gorgeous example of 2017 Barolo and likely one of the very finest of the vintage. Drink now through 2067.
Vigorously poured into a decanter about 30 minutes prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2017 Gabutti “Pie Rupestris” pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heavy notes of ripe and tart Morello cherry, fresh cut roses (stems and all!), tar, dried herbs, exotic eastern spices, talcum powder and dried earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, though everything seems to be enhanced on the palate; powerful! The finish is super long. This is a gorgeous example of 2017 Barolo and likely one of the very finest of the vintage. Drink now through 2067.
Jan 4th, 2025
Violets. Smoky wood. Meaty. Leather. Cherries
Violets. Smoky wood. Meaty. Leather. Cherries
Dec 26th, 2021
Classic Barolo flavors, best in its approach. Pleasant mid palate but missing a strong change in the finish.
Classic Barolo flavors, best in its approach. Pleasant mid palate but missing a strong change in the finish.
Dec 4th, 2020This bottle was the fourth and final bottle part of our Barolo ensemble, generously shared and curated by our friend Tim.
Served blind, like the others, after a lengthy slow-ox. We were all aware that we were drinking Barolo but all other details were hidden from us. This bottle showed no visual signs of age. It was actually quite gorgeous to behold with a deep ruby core and bright disk. The bouquet was powerful; the most powerful of the four we experienced on this night. Cherries, strawberries, raspberries, exotic spices, tar, roses, dried herbs...even a bit of an umami thing was happening...everything was on full display! The finish was long and savory. Almost gave me the feeling of a buzz button which, I have only encountered once before in wine.
Of the four Barolos, on this night and to my palate, this exhibited the most sizzle. I was well and truly smitten. When this was revealed to be the 2012 Cappellano “Pie Rupestris”, it became an Archimedes moment for me...short of running through the town naked. Until now, I had only tried Cappellano’s Barbera d’Alba and Chinato; both extraordinary wines. This fits squarely into my wheelhouse and has become a new benchmark for me; recalling a similar experience to my first Lignier “Clos de la Roche”. A monumental wine that is already drinking so well but has everything necessary to age with grace for decades to come. Scary thing? There remains upside, I’m sure of it.
This bottle was the fourth and final bottle part of our Barolo ensemble, generously shared and curated by our friend Tim.
Served blind, like the others, after a lengthy slow-ox. We were all aware that we were drinking Barolo but all other details were hidden from us. This bottle showed no visual signs of age. It was actually quite gorgeous to behold with a deep ruby core and bright disk. The bouquet was powerful; the most powerful of the four we experienced on this night. Cherries, strawberries, raspberries, exotic spices, tar, roses, dried herbs...even a bit of an umami thing was happening...everything was on full display! The finish was long and savory. Almost gave me the feeling of a buzz button which, I have only encountered once before in wine.
Of the four Barolos, on this night and to my palate, this exhibited the most sizzle. I was well and truly smitten. When this was revealed to be the 2012 Cappellano “Pie Rupestris”, it became an Archimedes moment for me...short of running through the town naked. Until now, I had only tried Cappellano’s Barbera d’Alba and Chinato; both extraordinary wines. This fits squarely into my wheelhouse and has become a new benchmark for me; recalling a similar experience to my first Lignier “Clos de la Roche”. A monumental wine that is already drinking so well but has everything necessary to age with grace for decades to come. Scary thing? There remains upside, I’m sure of it.
Intriguing nose of rose petals, violets, chili peppers, herbal notes - so juicy and mouthwatering with lovely fine tannins.. such a surprise for 2014.. med + body with nice finish... i want more!!!
Intriguing nose of rose petals, violets, chili peppers, herbal notes - so juicy and mouthwatering with lovely fine tannins.. such a surprise for 2014.. med + body with nice finish... i want more!!!
Oct 9th, 2019
Nice fruit, rose petals, liquorice, rhubarb and a bit of curry spices
Mouth not as elegant as you wished, but great explosion of flavours
Exuberant tannins still
Pretty long
It could have been better, but it is good 🙏🙏
Nice fruit, rose petals, liquorice, rhubarb and a bit of curry spices
Mouth not as elegant as you wished, but great explosion of flavours
Exuberant tannins still
Pretty long
It could have been better, but it is good 🙏🙏