The 2019 Barolo Riserva Cannubi is such a total knockout. I am not always a fan of Riservas, as I don’t think the wines always deliver something meaningfully better than the non-Riserva versions, but that clearly does not apply here. A statuesque, towering Barolo, Rinaldi's 2019 Riserva dazzles from start to finish. Cannubi signatures are amplified to the maximum, but not distorted. Waves of dark red fruit caress the palate on the way to a deep, layered finish that is nothing short of compelling. Bravo!

Barolo. Mid ruby with orange tinges. Concentrated yet a little ethereal with balsamic, lifted raspberry fruit. Pure raspberry palate that runs deep and wide. Real intensity of fruit and layers of beautifully sculpted, gravelly tannins. Awe-inspiring balance. (WS)