2000 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo/Ravera
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Giuseppe Rinaldi, though still a young man, is an unreconstructed traditionalist when it comes to his wines. Hardly a surprise – his is one of the old and distinguished families of Barolo and, in a certain sense, the tradition which exists was created by his ancestors. He is pleased, but hardly ecstatic about the 2000 vintage, yet his 2000 Barolo Cannubi Ravera is a worthy effort. The rose petal, mint, and truffle nose is followed by a round and earthy palate, a supple texture for a Barolo from this house, and a rising intensity on the finish. Drink: 2006-2015. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate
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Medium red. Rather rustic, dusty aromas of red berries and tar. Sweet on entry, then soft and smooth in the middle, with more fat and better early balance than the Brunate bottling. Finishes with nicely ripe tannins and less dryness than the Brunate. In the heat of 2000, says Rinaldi, the Ravera vines, which had greater reserves of water and thus suffered little hydric stress, produced outstanding fruit of more thorough ripeness than in most years.
About the producer
Giuseppe Rinaldi is one of the most famous names in Piedmont, revered for producing staunchly traditional, highly collectable Nebbiolo wines.