Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2012 SO031026 Fornerot elevated corner of Mendocino County

elevated corner of Mendocino County that produces Syrah of bright acidity and savory snap

The Joven Cosecha 2023 is made from a blend of 95% Tempranillo

This Pinot Noir is a perfect match for roasted duck

This is Duroché's philosophy applied to one of Burgundy's most storied terroirs: let the terroir and wine speak for themselves

and 18 years on this magnum (which ages on a slower curve than 750ml) is settling into full drinking window: sweet red fruit

Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2012 SO031026 Fornerot elevated corner of Mendocino CountyA cult Barolo from a house that refuses to play the game: Cappellano works in tiny quantities, declines ratings and marketing, and farms the old way. Pie Rupestris comes from Nebbiolo on Rupestris rootstock in the Otin Fiorin parcel of the Gabutti cru, Serralunga d'Alba, and is 100% Serralunga in its severe, authoritative, austere yet generous character. The 2012 was a solid, classically styled vintage of balanced structure. Still youthful, it rewards