1999 Barolo Brunate Le Coste
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The 1999 Barolo Brunate Le Coste is the one wine on this night that doesn’t quite live up to expectations. We opened multiple bottles, but with consistent results. In this tasting, the 1999 shows good depth, but it also comes across as more advanced than I had hoped, given my previous experienced with this wine. It’s a reminder that these wines weren’t coveted at the time and, therefore, were not as well taken care of in the distribution chain as they are today.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Rinaldi's 1999 Barolo Brunate-Le Coste (magnum) is fabulous. Firm, powerful tannins give the 1999 much of its spine, power and pure drive. Lavender, black cherries, plums, dark spice and iron emerge from the glass, but only with considerable reluctance. From magnum, the 1999 Brunate-Le Coste is a powerhouse, not to mention a terrific example of the year. With air, the 1999 can be enjoyed today, but its best drinking probably lies ahead.
Giuseppe Rinaldi’s 1999 Barolo Brunate-Le Coste is gorgeous on this night, with a combination of aromatics, fruit and structure that makes the best wines from this vintage so appealing.
Medium red. As is usually the case, the Brunate/Le Coste takes things up a notch. It presents a deeply mentholated, balsamic nose along with layers of dark fruit, licorice and tar flavors that develop in the glass in a potent style that captures the essence of the vintage. The Brunate/Le Coste is the richer and bigger of the two Barolos here, yet it also shows more elegance in its finer tannins. Still reasonably priced, Rinaldi's Brunate/Le Coste remains the best traditional Barolo most people have never tasted.
About the producer
Giuseppe Rinaldi is one of the most famous names in Piedmont, revered for producing staunchly traditional, highly collectable Nebbiolo wines.