1991 Cappellano Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 13.5%
A solitary bottle rescued from Chambers several weeks ago, made by the producer that impressed me the most during a recent visit to Piedmont, from an OK but nothing special vintage that could not possibly be too early to drink. The cork looks brand new, suggesting recent bottling (but importer is Jandell, not Dressner). Beautiful Barolo nose of roses and tar, with iodine and prunes. Slightly more acid than fruit, but still harmonious. Complements cheese beautifully. Not a powerhouse, or no longer a powerhouse, but tannins still quite grippy, despite being old enough to vote. Just lovely. A data point for the "buy the producer, not the vintage" axiom.