Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris 2011 (750ml)

The 2011 Barolo Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris-Nebioli is dark, sensual and open-knit. Hints of spice, leather, menthol and dried cherry open up nicely in the glass. A slightly roasted quality is evident.

Even so, the 2011 is sensual and deeply layered throughout. My preference would be to drink it on the earlier side, within the context of Cappellano, which is to say between the ages of 15 and 30.

Not Rated

- By Antonio Galloni on December 2017

At their best, the Cappellano Barolos represent the very best of the artisan tradition in Piedmont. This recent retrospective back to 1935 was truly unforgettable. Tiny production and insatiable demand makes large-scale tastings of Cappellano Barolos such as this one exceedingly rare. When all was said and done, we tasted a number of extraordinary, deeply moving wines.