Rinaldi's Barolo Brunate is refined and light on its feet in 2015, with a bit less structure and overall depth than is the norm. That is not at all surprising, as the 2015 Brunate has always been a relatively light wine by Rinaldi standards. Dark red cherry, plum, licorice, sage and balsamic notes shape this expressive yet understated Barolo from Rinaldi.

Giuseppe Rinaldi's recent vintages have the potential to become cult wines. The 2015 is extremely pale and lively, focused on fresh citrusy notes of orange peel and cedar wood with a rhubarb candy core accompanied by star anise, vermouth, tar and liquorice. It's full and austere on the palate yet with refined velvety tannins: a Barolo of great personality and elegance for demanding drinkers. Drinking Window 2021 - 2050
Tasted by Aldo Fiordelli (at SloWine Guide Book 2020 tasting, Montecatini, Italy, 12 Oct 2019)

Eucalyptus, underbrush and red berry aromas shape the nose on this structured, elegant red. The taut palate is full of tension and energy, delivering crushed raspberry, juicy Marasca cherry, licorice and a hint of truffle alongside refined, enveloping tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well balanced. Drink 2023–2030. Kerin O'Keefe

The 2015 Barolo Brunate benefits from a thicker soil profile in this vineyard that consequently bumps the wine's aromatic intensity and staying power up a notch or two. This wine is almost crunchy in texture, with a subtle snap or crackle as it hits the palate. It shows enormous beauty and richness with a dark fruit profile followed by elements of spice, tar, tobacco and moist potting soil. There are floral notes as well with rose and lavender. This wine will reward those with the patience to wait.

La Morra. Tasted blind. Lustrous mid ruby. Mint, garden herbs and sweet fruit with just a hint of gingerbread. Juicy, easy-going dark fruit that is round and already a little developed. User-friendly and ready now. Good depth and length. (WS)