2004 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le Coste |
| Vintage | 2004 |  | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Giuseppe Rinaldi | ||
| Variety | Nebbiolo | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | Brunate Le Coste | ||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Piedmont | ||
| SubRegion | Langhe | ||
| Appellation | Barolo | ||
| UPC Code(s) | 000004706694 |
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2030 (based on 28 user opinions) | |
| Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le Coste on the Wine Market Journal. |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average and median of 94 pts. in 64 notes) | |
| Tasted by cct on 2/2/2024 & rated 96 points: Giuseppe Rinaldi at Chi Siamo, NYC (Ch Siamo, NYC): Giuseppe Rinaldi at Chi Siamo, NYC Deeper cooler fruited violet as much as rose. Expansive vertical on the palate.. Cohesive and seamless with terrific inner perfume. Gains depth with air time and develops a jeweled like clarity. youthfully terrific. 96+ (1305 views) | |
| Tasted by Robmcl920 on 10/17/2023 & rated 95 points: Vinous Piedmont Icons Dinner @ Legacy Records (Legacy Records, NYC): This 750ml of '04 Brunate was a bit less explosive than the magnum I had in April, but was very enjoyable. Next to the '10 Brunate, the change in winemaking is so apparent which was fascinating to see. On the nose, I found dark red plum fruit, sweet spices, balsamic, and roasted meats. On the palate, the '04 is medium in body with fine grained tannins that are now largely resolved. This is a perfectly balanced wine that is entering its prime drinking window. The wine shows the sweetness and finesse I associate with Rinaldi, but tasted next to the '10, the '04 is austere and old school in comparison. The fruit tones here are maybe a bit more classic Nebbiolo, with dark red fruit, whereas in the '10 Brunate, I found exotic citrus, purple, and blue fruit tones. (2169 views) | |
| Tasted by Michael T. Zoppo on 7/27/2023: Tied for WOTN in tasting of 2004s. This reminded me of the Bartolo but with a denser mid palate and even prettier red fruit. Great wine, and a long runway ahead. Bravo! (1842 views) | |
| Tasted by Robmcl920 on 4/15/2023 & rated 96 points: Tasted from magnum, the ‘04 Brunate is fresh and vibrant and starting to enter an ideal drinking window for my preferences. The nose was beautifully perfumed and complex with balsamic, sweet spices, roasted meats, tobacco, dark red plum fruit, menthol, and lavender. It is less about obvious fruit at this point, but the fruit tones that are there are beautiful and sweet. On the palate, the ‘04 is medium in body and incredibly finessed, still showing plenty of tannin but very fine grained and well integrated into the wine, while medium to high acidity maintains freshness. I found dark red plum fruit, sweet spices, balsamic tones, licorice, and towards the finish, purple to black hard candy like, very sweet fruit tones, which I consider characteristic of the Rinaldi Brunate. In terms of texture, the ‘04 is somewhere in between the more masculine wines of 1996-1999 and the current releases from Rinaldi, but in absolute terms this is a very silky Barolo. (2340 views) | |
| Tasted by johnh1001 on 2/12/2023 & rated 94 points: Beautiful red and blue fruit, roses, tar and more dark fruit on the nose and palate. Initally quite a tannic finish but this did round out after 90min. Lovely power and finesse (2495 views) | |
| Tasted by cct on 2/3/2023 & rated 95 points: Lunch at Marta, NYC A deep beautiful nose. Roses, tar, deep nebbiolo fruit with terrific perfume. Mid plus weighted and seamless with a sense of clarity and focus. Power and balance. Finishes with balsamic and brothy savory-meaty notes. Drinking well with time in hand. (2253 views) | |
| Tasted by MC2 Wines on 2/3/2023: La Festa del Barolo: Gala Dinner (The Pool in NYC): Very nice and refined with lovely dark fruits and drinking very well. Good to get to try. (2178 views) | |
| Tasted by talbot61 on 1/23/2023: At Boston Wine & Poker: Tasted blind. A high-toned, tannic wine, with a very strong raspberry aroma and flavor. Lovely. This is a mature wine with a very long life expectancy. Many thanks to Karl for providing this treat. (321 views) | |
| Tasted by Collector1855 on 7/31/2022 flawed bottle: This bottle was unfortunately oxidative (2899 views) | |
| Tasted by Charlie Carnes on 7/28/2022: I lost my notes!🤬 I remember this being quite great, and quite young. (2017 views) | |
| Tasted by Bob H on 12/8/2021: From mag tonight, and while still a relative youngster, this is an impressive wine. Probably still has 20-30 years ahead of it, and this will definitely get better. (2830 views) | |
| Tasted by Ozen on 8/29/2021 & rated 97 points: As with all major Italian wines I much prefer them the 2nd day. This Rinaldi Brunate Le Coste from a great vintage is just to die for. Suspense in a bottle: everything you would want in a great Barolo, sophisticated amarone sun burned delicate grapes, great minerality, depth, its taking control of your entire palette stretching your imagination, long tantalising aftertaste. Incredibly beautiful. (3022 views) | |
| Tasted by Robmcl920 on 8/15/2021 & rated 95 points: The '04 Brunate is a gorgeous wine and showed well today, while also seeming likely to continue to develop positively for a while. At least in this bottle, I found the '04 to remind me more of the wines from the '90s from this producer than the 2006 & younger vintages. While there was a backdrop of dark fruit on the nose and palate, I found the wine to be dominated by balsamic spices, tobacco, and minerality. The nose was nicely perfumed with balsamic spices, tobacco, iron, dark fruit, licorice, and lavender. On the palate, the wine was medium in body and smooth from beginning to end, with a high acidity level. Some tannin remains on the finish, but it is very finessed and well integrated. I found a heavy dose of balsamic and sweet spices, a lot of minerality, iron, tobacco, and dark fruit. The palate was more spice and salinity than primary fruit. (3413 views) | |
| Tasted by diggydan on 6/8/2021 & rated 96 points: Beautiful and ethereal again tonight. Smells so beautiful, billowing black cherries and leather. Similar palate as the nose - a little more secondary and even softer than the bottle I drank 6 years ago. $150 at KC - 3 more left🤣 (2894 views) | |
| Tasted by gilrbo on 11/21/2020: Barolo 2004 tasting (My place): Barolo 2004 tasting. 8 wines blind. All bottles opened 24h in advance. The nose is very expressive and shows fresh red fruit mixed with floral notes. An airy and beautiful, surprisingly young expression of Barolo. So much freshness on the palate too. Still very much on the fruit with a very finely grained tannin coming out over the very long, elegant and minerally driven finish. What a Barolo! WoTN for me, though not too far from Monprivato and Rocche. This was mistaken for Rinaldi's Cannubi S. Lorenzo. It drank wonderfully on day 2 too. (3791 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgnick on 8/26/2019 & rated 91 points: Decanted for one hour and poured back to the bottle. The wine was served after 2 hours. On the nose, it had vitamins, purple flower, red berries, roses, tar, and graphite. Palate showed the winemaker's feminine and elegant style. I was expecting a bit more on the mid-palate. Perhaps it was too closed? (5056 views) | |
| Tasted by BradE on 8/7/2019: We had the 04 and 05 Le Coste side by side. They were decent, but both failed to move me. I've enjoyed the 04 a number of times, so I expect it was me, the night, the placement at the end of the night, or something along those lines vs the wines. (4342 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 8/6/2019 & rated 92 points: Same btl as Brad E. I think tonight this btl along with my '05 were paired with a couple delicious dishes that were not the prefect canvases for these Nebbi masterpieces. That and, I would have preferred both btls been 5 degrees cooler. Better food pairings & better temp would likely have moved both Rinaldis up a point or three, for me. This fun to try the 04. (4419 views) | |
| Tasted by nschmidt on 6/17/2019 & rated 93 points: Drank for Fathers Day dinner at Divine. Initially it seemed overly acidic but calmed down nicely for the remainder of dinner. Very nice old world barolo. (4097 views) | |
| Tasted by rwstorer on 5/28/2019 & rated 94 points: Beautiful medium bodied wine. Popped and enjoyed over two hours with dinner. Really shines with food. Drinking well now with more years of aging potential without any problems. (3856 views) | |
| Tasted by Eric Guido on 2/9/2019 & rated 96 points: The 2004 was gorgeous on this evening, showing an early glimpse of what promises to be a long and enjoyable drinking window. The nose showed a mix of polished red and black fruits, licorice, dusty rose, dried orange peel and emerging earth tones. On the palate, I found a soft yet vibrant and lifted expression with bright cherry, sweet spice, hints of fine tannin and pretty inner florals. The finish was long, showing the ‘04’s structure, with a mix of cherry and strawberry against grippy tannin, yet still so fresh. What a beautiful wine. (4226 views) | |
| Tasted by seattlecook on 12/21/2018 & rated 93 points: Drinking well at the moment. Drank immediately after opening and then decanted half the bottle. The decanted portion was smoother but then faded after 20 minutes, while there was a longer life directly from the bottle. (3300 views) | |
| Tasted by ILarsen on 11/10/2018 & rated 94 points: This is a magnum - and it was opened 4 hours before drinking - so much power - and so fruity - we clearly did not think Rinaldi - but that is what it is - the wine took some time to open up - and that tells you this wine will be good for the next 15 years. The fruit is cherries, plums and some black berries - clear medium on acidity and tannins - also getting tobacco and saddle leather - this is a more powerfull Rinaldi than I am used to - but we are still impressed and in many ways we are sorry we did not wait 10 years to drink this wine -because I am sure it will be great - we are happy to give 94 for a great and very promising Rinaldi. (3528 views) | |
| Tasted by Kemo Sabe on 10/25/2017 & rated 94 points: Such a great vintage. And hence, this more shut down vs the 06 right now. Would appear this is a wine for the very long haul. Not giving up much of anything even with an aggressive swirl. Hints of red fruits and tons of structure. Hold for 15+. This will be amazing with patience. (5662 views) | |
| Tasted by AGELVIS on 7/13/2017 & rated 95 points: 30 min decant. Ruby color with yellowed rim. Roses, tar, peppermint patty (i.e. chocolate and mint) and anise on the aromatic nose. Nice acidity on smooth palate. Firm tannins on medium long finish. (5980 views) | |
| Tasted by Lipsman on 3/7/2017 & rated 93 points: Slight bricking. Aroma of roses that follows through on the palate, dark fruits. Smooth and easy to drink, good length, integrated tannins, balanced and well made, a solid and satisfying 93-94 point wine just lacking that step up in complexity. No reason to cellar longer. Drink now - 2022. (6099 views) | |
| Tasted by lepetitchateau on 2/3/2017 & rated 95 points: La Festa del Barolo, from magnum. Very tight on the attack, showing some slightly concerning dryness but a solid, solid wine that will require 20 years to become friendly. (5744 views) | |
| Tasted by Collector1855 on 1/15/2017 & rated 97 points: Wow! That is what you say after you have pored a glass and put your nose in. Medium-light brick color. Very forward and complex aromatics with roses, clay, spices and many more things. Very elegant entry on the palate, Burgundian style, good mid mouth presence, dances all the way. Long finish with a nice dry Nebbiolo touch. World class Barolo. I have to repeat it: Giuseppe Rinaldi and Bartolo Mascarello for me beat Monfortino due to their elegant style. 97-98 (6775 views) | |
| Tasted by Lipsman on 9/16/2016 & rated 93 points: Deep bricking at the edge, garnet toward the middle. Nose is constrained, but the wine is ebullient with bright black cherry flavors, chewy licorice, tar, meaty flavors. This is a big wine drinking smoothly right now, tannins fully resolved, in complete harmony. There is a bit of raisin on the palate upon opening, as might be expected with a deeply brick colored edge. It goes away with an hour in the decanter, but drink sooner than later as all signs point to maturity. (4876 views) | |
| Tasted by BradE on 8/18/2016: Another nice bottle of the 04. This will surely improve, but it's really in a nice place now. (4638 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 5/29/2016: Ruby with minimal lightening. How to describe the aromatics?? I'll give it a feeble try-leather, balsamic, fennel, and dark fruit, but that does not begin to describe the utter complexity or beauty. Medium weight, but penetrating and powerful due to the acidity more than the tannin. Magnificent wine that is barely getting started, but it is not brutal at all, and the balance is readily apparent, making it pure joy to drink now. I wish I could taste it in 30 years or so when it is really ready, but at present it fully bears out the maxim that great wines are great throughout their life span. (4524 views) | |
| Tasted by Lipsman on 8/16/2015 & rated 89 points: Nicely aged Barolo. Showing bricking at the edge. Tastes mature with roses, juicy fresh tartness, a hint of tar, and good length but the mid palate is a bit lacking, empty. (6328 views) | |
| Tasted by Eric Guido on 8/11/2015 & rated 94 points: This showed an absolutely beautiful bouquet of strawberry, minerals, dusty spice and hints of savoy herbs. On the palate, it displayed silky textures contrasted by youthful tannin with both red and black fruits and a hint of herbs. Dried red fruits saturated the palate through the finish as this flaunted its tannic clout. The ’04 Brunate – Le Coste was still youthfully restrained yet you can sense that it’s aching to open up and reveal its charms. It may one day outclass the classic ’01. (5682 views) | |
| Tasted by kenv on 8/11/2015 & rated 97 points: Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Vertical (I Trulli Restaurant, NYC): [Opened at 11am. Not decanted.] Smoky red fruit and licorice nose. Young, with great structure and tannin. Great length. Similar to the 2001. Needs at least 10 years. (6806 views) | |
| Tasted by Vince92673 on 7/24/2015 & rated 93 points: Opened and let sit for an hour before pouring. Lovely nose with complex layering of scents, first taste impression was bright cherries which resolved into tobacco notes. It did not seem to change much as it opened up. I expected more tannins and darker fruits based on prior reviews but my friends said I was being overcritical. (5154 views) | |
| Tasted by rwstorer on 6/28/2015 & rated 96 points: - Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of blackberry, strawberry jam and honey. It's balanced and has flavours of black currant and cherry with a medium/full body. Polished texture with a long finish - Decanted for 45 minutes. Incredible nose and a finish that lasts for days. (4832 views) | |
| Tasted by William Kelley on 6/6/2015 & rated 95 points: The 2004 Rinaldi Brunate Le Coste really needs another decade in the cellar, but its quality is already apparent. Classic aromas of black and red cherry are inflected by balsamic notes, rich soil tones and incipient hints of tar. On the palate the wine is broad-shouldered, sappy and expansive, with lovely acids, bright, vibrant fruit and firm structuring tannins. This is a powerful but elegant and refined rendition of Brunate. Serious stuff. (5281 views) | |
| Tasted by Baltazar on 6/3/2015 & rated 92 points: Realized when I opened this that i probably should have waiting longer to get the full benefit of this amazing wine. Exemplary aromas of cherries, rose leaves, tar and spice that add individuality and refinement. Succulent and powerful, but still somewhat slim and focused with noticeable tannins. Approachable, but I suspect it will get even better, not least rounder and smoother. (3761 views) | |
| Tasted by rlove on 4/30/2015 & rated 95 points: Nose of roses and truffles evolves to dried herbs and balsamic notes. Wonderfully complex in the mouth, with integrated tannins and a long fruit finish. Although this opened up nicely with decanting, it has plenty of years left to evolve. Enjoy 2018 through 2048. (4161 views) | |
| Tasted by diggydan on 1/30/2015 & rated 97 points: Ethereal nose - red cherries and saddle leather. Masculine wine but gracefully lithe and elegant. The body is smooth, refined, powerful, deep. The palate is rich. It has layers of flavor laid one on top of the next, finely textured and pounded thin, creating depth without bulk: earth, red fruit, minerality, soft and fine tannins. Long finish with the tannins lingering pleasantly. $150 off the list at KC. (4358 views) | |
| Tasted by peternelson on 12/14/2014: 10 year retrospective: Bigger, richer, more structure than the first 3 Barolos, but compact and somewhat closed. This was difficult for me to assess and didn't take notes. Clearly fine material. 92-94 (4544 views) | |
| Tasted by BradE on 11/21/2014: We had the 05 Bartolo Mascarello with the 04 Rinaldi Le Coste last night. Both were great, and open for business, and are recommended. I gave the Mascarello a slight nod; the other three at the table slightly preferred the Rinaldi. A great way to usher in the beginning of the holiday season. (4513 views) | |
| Tasted by Le Monty on 11/1/2014: First time trying the '04 and it was a disapointment. Woody, heavy balsamic, just not enjoyable. Not sure this was a representative bottle. It was a letdown for the group after an outstanding bottle of '08. (4460 views) | |
| Tasted by BradE on 3/20/2014: Drank the 04 and 08 of Rinaldi's Le Coste side by side. These are both outstanding, and fabulous value in today's wine world. The 04 was deeper and showing some maturity, and the 08 was a youthful beauty that is drinking astonishingly well right now. Loved them both, and encourage anyone to seek them out. (5652 views) | |
| Tasted by bill00 on 2/16/2014 & rated 94 points: Another great young Barolo that was drinking quite well. Dark cherry fruit. Full and rich but with plenty of balancing acidity. Tannins slightly drying on the finish. Looks to be very long-lived and a far different and better Brunate Le Coste than the '98 from the previous evening. (5289 views) | |
| Tasted by paolonardi on 1/13/2014 & rated 94 points: Quando tradizione diventa sinonimo di sapere e conoscenza finalizzate alla piacevolezza non c'è bisogno di predisporsi ad un vino difficile e da attendere. Bottiglia fantastica e indimenticabile che ti fa venire voglia di comprarne altre 12... difficile da trovare purtroppo. Il naso è delicatissimo e complesso, ci sono le rose e le viole, un piccolo frutto blu, tante erbe aromatiche amare, la terra, la liquirizia, un piacere unico, non riesci a staccarti. Bocca incantevole, semplicemente perfetta, tutto sta al posto giusto, acidità, tannino maturo e morbido, grande struttura complessiva. Quasi faccio fatica a parlarne perché è troppo perfetto. Magnifico (5408 views) | |
| Tasted by ovenmitt on 7/20/2013 & rated 93 points: Rinaldi tasting 98, 00, 01, 04, 06, 08 - This was one of the sleepers of the evening. Very beautiful red and dark fruit, very floral, with some eucalyptus and other spice. Very well balanced and it should hold up well for quite some time. (5562 views) | |
| Tasted by G-Man555 on 2/3/2013 & rated 95 points: - Ruby color. It's somewhat balanced with a light/medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish - Classic. Earth, leather, a little hot, but blows off. Bright fruit. (5733 views) | |
| Tasted by vespa110 on 12/7/2012 & rated 90 points: Granato scarico, naso proprio classico, sussurrato,minerale,fiori secchi, frutta rossa di arancia e mandarino, bocca più "fine" , leggermente calda, fragola, tannino da nebbiolo e finale sapido. (5238 views) | |
| Tasted by svpandae on 9/23/2012 & rated 92 points: More reticent than the previous bottle, this one reminded me of a young brunello on day one. Strong acid and sour flavors. On day two, things were in a better place. Hold. (5200 views) | |
| Tasted by LPskeleton on 9/10/2011 & rated 94 points: Clear and precise aromas of tar, tobacco, red fruits, and savory meats and herbs....very traditional aromatics but extremely pure fruited and long with tobacco red fruits and minerality....fine and delicate in the mouth with superb balance...This is not a barolo of extract but of precision and balance as to be expected. (6207 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 2/15/2011 & rated 93 points: 2011 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Tasting; 2/15/2011-2/16/2011 (Beltramo's in Menlo Park, California, and Fort Mason, San Francisco, California): Light medium red color with thin clear meniscus; redolent, dried berry, dried cherry, spicy red fruit nose with depth; tight, tasty, rounded and appealing, tart cherry, red fruit, dried cherry palate, needs 6-7 years; medium-plus finish 93+ points (7652 views) | |
| Tasted by Cphofmann on 1/8/2011 & rated 94 points: Excellent wine, like Barolo should be. Rich deep ruby color, just a touch of brown on the edge. Spice, leather, smoke and licorice on the nose. Cherry, spice on the palate, good tannins and length, will get better with age. (4475 views) | |
| Tasted by buckeye76 on 11/17/2010 & rated 94 points: DEEP RICH FRUIT IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR, BLACKBERRIES, CURRANTS, AND LICORICE. NICE COMPLEXITY AND A LONG FINISH. (2923 views) | |
| Tasted by tveek on 4/12/2010 & rated 91 points: Beautifull fruit starting to show. Menthe, rose, dark cherries. Still a little baby, tannins are tight and firm. (5365 views) | |
| Tasted by Jossik on 2/6/2010 & rated 93 points: Piaciuto moltissimo, come l'altra volta. Ancora molto vinoso, ma bello pieno e con molta materia. Molto sulla frutta buona, con del tannino bello vivo ma che finisce dolce e piacevole. (6472 views) | |
| Tasted by Cahill on 12/12/2009 & rated 94 points: "Seven Villages of the Langhe" Barolo and Barbaresco Tasting at Vintages (Concord, MA): Poured at a retailer tasting. Everything I like about '04 -- waves of sweet black fruit on the nose, unbelievably smooth tannins at this point, with a long, long finish. (7177 views) |
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Giuseppe RinaldiFine Wine Geek Giuseppe Rinaldi pageGIUSEPPE RINALDI A family-run production company, it exclusively produces grapes produced from its own vineyards. At the beginning of the 19th century, Battista Rinaldi was a cultivator of some vineyards of the Feudo of the Marquises Falletti di Barolo. Later he became a farmer owner and, initially, a seller of the grapes produced. Later, with his sons, he became a winemaker and bottler. The same company tradition, of character and craft dimensions, today continues with Giuseppe Rinaldi and the fifth and sixth generation daughters. The company produces Barolo for about 60% (Brunate vineyards, Le Coste, Cannubi-San Lorenzo, Ravera) and for the rest, Piedmontese wines such as Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, Nebbiolo and Freisa delle Langhe, Ruchè. NebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential. "Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest. Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October. More links: Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTracker Brunate Le CosteBrunate near Barolo on weinlagen-infoItalyItalian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmontVignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)On weinlagen-info LangheConsorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)BaroloRegional History:The wines of Piedmont are noted as far back as Pliny's Natural History. Due to geographic and political isolation, Piedmont was without a natural port for most of its history, which made exportation treacherous and expensive. This left the Piedmontese with little incentive to expand production. Sixteenth-century records show a mere 14% of the Bassa Langa under vine -- most of that low-lying and farmed polyculturally. In the nineteenth century the Marchesa Falletti, a frenchwoman by birth, brought eonologist Louis Oudart from Champagne to create the first dry wines in Piemonte. Along with work in experimental vineyards at Castello Grinzane conducted by Camilo Cavour -- later Conte di Cavour, leader of the Risorgimento and first Prime Minister of Italy -- this was the birth of modern wine in the Piedmont. At the heart of the region and her reputation are Alba and the Langhe Hills. This series of weathered outcroppings south of the Tanaro River is of maritime origin and composed mainly of limestone, sand and clay, known as terra bianca. In these soils -located mainly around the towns of Barolo and Barbaresco -- the ancient allobrogica, now Nebbiolo, achieves its renowned fineness and power. map of Barolo DOCG An interesting thread on Traditional vs. Modern Barolo producers: https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=106291 |