Giuseppe Rinaldi

 

Barolo

2014 Giuseppe Rinaldi Langhe Freisa

MAY 16 Bright ruby. Red fruity nose, fresh and bright nose, elegant. Lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, bright fruit, lively, good length. One of if not the loveliest Freisa I have tasted. 89

2014 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barbera d'Alba

MAY 16 Bright ruby. Fruity, red and some darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresj and lively, elegant and pure Barbera. 87

2012 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barbera d'Alba
AUG 14 Ruby. Red berries, fruity, darker notes, bit shut nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, red-berries fresh finish. 89

2012 Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto d'Alba
AUG 14 Ruby. Scented, dark berries, flirting nose for Dolcetto but rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively Dolcetto, elegant. 88

2012 Giuseppe Rinaldi Langhe Freisa
AUG 14 Ruby. Scented, red berries, liquorice, ripe and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and slightly unripe note far back, even so ripe and fruity for Freisa, lovely. 88

2012 Giuseppe Rinaldi Rosae-Ruche
AUG 14 Ruby. Rich and fruity, scented, a bit sexy nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft and fruity, velvety texture, good length. 87

2011 Giuseppe Rinaldi Langhe Nebbiolo
AUG 14 Bright ruby. Rich nose, intense, slightly smoky tar and roses note, scented, cherries and violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich if leaner structure, ripe and intense, good length. 89

2011 Giuseppe Rinaldi Freisa

OCT 13 Ruby. Cheese, red berries, some herbs and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, good length. 88

2009 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo-Ravera
AUG 14 Bright ruby. Ripe and rich, scented, dark berries, cherries, liquorice, intense. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, liquorice, fruity, intense and layered, sweet and long. 92

2009 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le-Coste
AUG 14 Bright ruby. Intense, scented, anise, ripe and fruity, liquorice, big nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe and fruity, rich, detailed, long. 92

2008 Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi S.-Lorenzo-Ravena

SEP 13 Bright ruby. Scented, floral, liquorice, cherries and nuanced nose. Fresh and high acidity, ripe and high of tannins, refreshing palate, sour cherries, mouthwatering, slightly rough tannic finish, needs ten years plus. Long. 94

2008 Rinaldi Barolo Brunate-Le Coste

SEP 13 Bright ruby. Scented, deeper, liquorice, cherries, plums and a faint touch of VA on the nose. Fresh and high acidity, ripe high of tannins leaner but intense palate, tight, long finish, needs ten years cellaring. 95

2007 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo
JUL 14 Served blind. Bright ruby with sediments. Scented, tar and roses, rich nose, tea, anise, leather and cherries nose. Fresh and high acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity and lively, intense, cherries and red berries, little bit high alcohol making it a bit sweet, long. 90

1958 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo

OCT 13 Faint hint of red with broad watery orange rim. Coffee, tea, whiff of rose petals and VA. Freshish acidity, dry tannins, lean and simple, dusty and coarse.