Neb Vinous Giuseppe Rinaldi Brunate

Hearth, East Village, NYC
Tasted Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by kenv with 68 views

Introduction

A group of Neb Heads (most of them from the Nebbiolo group formed through the Vinous forum) met to check out 10 Barolos from Giuseppe Rinaldi.
Photos and more details can be found on my website.

Flight 1 - Flight 1. (3 Notes)

CHICORY SALAD with sesame-spiced pecans, orchard fruits.

  • 2015 Giuseppe Rinaldi Namaste Vino Rosso 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Vino da Tavola

    [Pop and pour.] Lovely, exotic nose of dried fruits and Asian spices. Rich and complex. Tasty wine! Definitely has some resemblance to Nebbiolo and Freisa. Fascinating.

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  • 1996 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le Coste 96 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    [Double-decanted at 10am.] Dark black color. Muted nose of black fruit, tar and licorice. Gorgeous and expansive in the mouth, but still holding back.
    Left in the glass for 2 hours, it is really showing much more open now. I should have given it a longer decant. A truly classic 1996 Barolo. Needs another decade or a long decant. Wow! 96-98

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  • 1998 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le Coste 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    [Double-decanted at 1pm.] Lovely red fruit nose. Rich and juicy, but less body than other vintages. Elegant. If you got 'em, I would start drinking these.

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Flight 2 - Flight 2. (3 Notes)

LINE-CAUGHT TUNA CRUDO: Tuna nduja in honeynut squash broth.

Flight 3 - Flight 3. (3 Notes)

CAMPANELLE in a mushroom ragu with marsala and goat cheese crumb.

Flight 4 - Flight 4. (2 Notes)

AMERICAN WAGYU BAVETTE with grilled chicories, anchovy vinaigrette, fried potatoes.

The 2010 Tre Tine was a mistake on my part. It was supposed to be the 2010 Brunate.

  • 2010 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine 94 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    [Double-decanted for one hour at 10am.] Gorgeous nose of black fruit. Bright red fruit in the mouth. A beautiful wine, more delicate in style than the Brunates.

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  • 2013 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate 97 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    [Double-decanted at 11am.] Dark black fruit in the nose. Huge in the mouth. Expansive, complex. A stunning wine with a super long finish. Fantastic! WOTN

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Closing

Dessert
OLIVE OIL CAKE with poached quince, vanilla crème fraiche, black pepper candy.

Conclusion
Excellent wines, but I thought a few more would be really dazzling. Still, another enjoyable dinner with this group.

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