Francesco Rinaldi, Barolo Brunate other_regions but the fruit here is

but the fruit here is even more gorgeous and seductive

I had two vintages of the old-vine cuvée to taste side by side

These two new releases from proprietor Roberto Conterno are stellar

The 2007 Alabaster came from pre-phylloxera vines yielding a miniscule half ton of fruit per acre

This is firmly structured and very classy – in sum

Francesco Rinaldi, Barolo Brunate other_regions but the fruit here isShows power, from the dense texture and muscular tannins to the concentrated flavors of macerated cherry, beef bouillon and tobacco. Just a bit dry on the finish for the long haul. Best from 2018 through 2032. 833 cases made. BS