The 2021 Barolo Tre Tine is quite attractive, as it is in most vintages. Red-toned fruit develops first, followed by hints of rose petal, mint, cinnamon and dried flowers that add an exotic flair. More importantly, the tannins—so often quite fierce in the early going—are nicely tamed. The blend is approximately 60% Ravera, 20% Le Coste and 20% Cannubi San Lorenzo.

The 2021 Barolo Tre Tine is a pale red color and is a zesty and more lifted vintage with classic aromas of sweet red berries, raspberries, orange zest, dried earth, and fresh flowers. The palate is vibrant and tension-packed, with fantastic balance, nervous and electric energy, salty freshness, well-defined, coiled tannins, and a long finish. While it’s the most approachable of the range, this is a vintage that needs time, but it’s packed with vibrant energy and will be a vintage for the long haul. While the 2019 has more fruit, this shines more for its minerality. Most of the blend is from Ravera, with 20% each from San Lorenzo and Le Coste. Drink 2028-2058. The majority of the wines for this report were tasted with Marta Rinaldi at the estate in Barolo.

Labelled as ‘Tre Tini’ since 2010, Rinaldi’s blend of Ravera, Le Coste and Cannubi San Lorenzo harks back to 1993. The three parcels are vinified and aged separately then assembled shortly before bottling. The 2021 was still quite shy when I tried it, hinting furtively at potting soil, mint and cinnamon. An elegantly proportioned frame is firmly fixed around the strawberry canvas. Bitter alpine herbs lend detail, while fine tannins store tension and energy. A smouldering beauty with hidden depths, this will need time to come out of its shell.