2013 Francesco Rinaldi e Figli, Barolo, Cannubbio

Francesco Rinaldi e Figli is a historic producer based in the village of Barolo, with a family lineage of winemaking that dates back to 1870. This wine is made from Nebbiolo grown in the renowned Cannubi vineyard, a site defined by a unique mix of Tortonian and Helvetian soils and a high sand content. In the glass, it shows classic notes of dried rose petals, tobacco, and red cherry, supported by a firm, silky structure. The 2013 vintage provided a temperate growing season that allowed for steady ripening and the development of the wine's characteristic aromatic complexity and tannic rigor. This is an elegant, balanced expression of a premier site that is currently in a prime window for enjoyment but remains well-suited for further cellar aging.