Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2009 No Sulfur Added a 1er Cru lieu-dit in

a 1er Cru lieu-dit in one of the cool corners of neighboring Auxey-Duresses

early-drinking red—a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon

prized for wines that age for decades

Bright red berries

fruit-forward notes of Espadín with Cuixe’s savory

Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2009 No Sulfur Added a 1er Cru lieu-dit inOne of Barolo's most singular wines from one of its most uncompromising houses: Pie Rupestris comes from Nebbiolo grafted onto Rupestris rootstock in the Otin Fiorin parcel of the Gabutti cru, Serralunga d'Alba, and is 100% Serralunga in character severe, authoritative, austere yet generous. Cappellano farms tiny quantities the old way, refusing scores and marketing on principle. The 2009 was a warm vintage and made the year Teobaldo Cappellano passed