2019 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine
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Given the tendency of the wines in this vintage to exhibit quite a bit more structure and a coiled nature, I was surprised to find how elegant and silky the 2019 Barolo Tre Tine is. That’s no knock on the wine, however, as it’s stunning all the way through. Light ruby red, it’s spicy and lifted with notes of graphite, spiced strawberries, white pepper, tangerine, and rosewater. Elegant throughout, it offers fine tannins, a weightless feel, and a delicate, refined, and seamless texture, with a light warmth on the finish. Pure all the way through and long and haunting on the finish, it has a finessed touch. Drink 2025-2045.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very perfumed with dried flowers, sage and sliced strawberry undertones. Some mushroom and bark. Medium-bodied and extremely sophisticated. Refined and polished tannins. Wonderful texture. A super well done 2019. Extremely drinkable now but will age beautifully.
Barolo. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Fine and lifted on the nose, fresh and finely balanced on the palate. Succulent, long and elegant, with finely chiselled tannins. Sheer class. Already irresistible but deserves more time. (WS)
The 2019 Barolo Tre Tine is elegant and gracious to the core. Lifted, sensual aromatics make a strong first impression. In most vintages the Tre Tine has been a bit more tannic, but the 2019 has a level of refinement that I have not seen in the past. Rose petal, kirsch, lavender, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and orange peel lend striking inner sweetness and perfume. The 2019 is classic in feel, but not at all forbidding or austere. I loved it.
About the producer
Giuseppe Rinaldi is one of the most famous names in Piedmont, revered for producing staunchly traditional, highly collectable Nebbiolo wines.