Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Brunate-Le Coste', 2008 SO012226 Egly Ouriet Savagnin without oxidation—this ouillé (topped-up)

Savagnin without oxidation—this ouillé (topped-up) barrel method creates something reductive and complex

and Haut-Brion's blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc handled it with grace

careful élevage

or cellar confidently for 15–20+ years

Aged in concrete and large neutral oak to keep the fruit and minerality front and center

Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Brunate-Le Coste', 2008 SO012226 Egly Ouriet Savagnin without oxidation—this ouillé (topped-up)Giuseppe Rinaldi is one of the legendary traditionalist names of Barolo, producing impossible to find wines of depth, structure and pure terroir. Brunate Le Coste is the estate's historic blend of two storied crus, the bottling collectors chase hardest. The 2008 was a classic, structured Barolo vintage with the fragrance and backbone Nebbiolo lovers prize. At around fifteen plus years this is moving into its mature stride but still has life and grip;