1 1

Terra Cotta Wines

Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo Pie Franco 2016 (750ml)

Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo Pie Franco 2016 (750ml)

HK$6,600.00
HK$6,600.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Low stock

Giuseppe Cappellano is a legendary Barolo estate in Serralunga d'Alba, renowned for traditional winemaking and ungrafted vines that survived phylloxera.

Barolo Pie Franco 2016 comes from rare ungrafted Nebbiolo vines planted on their own roots. **Extended maceration, aged in large Slavonian oak casks** to develop complexity while preserving the wine's authentic character and terroir expression.

Tasting Profile: Profound and age-worthy Barolo with layers of dried cherry, leather, tobacco, and earthy spice. Firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and exceptional depth showcase the unique character of ungrafted vines.

For serious collectors seeking historic, museum-quality Barolo from one of Piedmont's most revered estates.

Shipping Options

  • Enjoy Free Local Delivery for Orders above HK$1000
  • Standard Temperature Controlled Delivery Starting from $80

Grape Variety

  • Nebbiolo Michet

Vineyard Vitality

Winemaking Decisions

Critics Review

View full details

Cappellano, Serralunga

In the shadows of Serralunga's steep slopes, the Cappellano family has long guarded Barolo's most uncompromising traditions. Their wines—fermented in ancient cement vats, aged in well-worn casks—speak in whispers rather than shouts. The "Pie Franco" bottling, from ungrafted vines, is a living relic of pre-phylloxera Barolo. Each sip carries the weight of history—tannins like velvet-wrapped iron, aromas of dried roses and crushed rocks. These are wines that demand patience, revealing their secrets only to those willing to listen. Not trophies, but testaments: to place, to time, to the quiet conviction that greatness cannot be rushed.