Giuseppe Rinaldi
Brunate - Le Coste Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
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.
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
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
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, 2015Does 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
No brett, just right.
No brett, just right.
Oct 29th, 2014
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
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, 2023Great 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