Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Barolo Cannubi S. Lorenzo-Ravera 2006
Thanks to Oliver. Full ruby, black hue. More approachable than the Brunate-Le Coste the week before, more fruit-driven (if the term applies for this nicely traditional style) smoother, ultimately less firm and structured, less ageworthy, but beautifully balanced, with fine potential for harmony. Tannic plum and morello with a red-fruity florality the Brunate-Le Coste did not exhibit to the same extent, at least not in terms of balance. Some dried blood orange. Touch of sage. Mild grey pepper. Rabajà-like hay and herbs, as Oliver said. Medium-plus body. Lovely terroir expression, maybe prettier than the Brunate-Le Coste. Fair QPR. Even so, as good as it was, the Sandrone 2004 Cannubi Boschis (from the night before, sat 24 hours in the decanter) put it in its place with its greater concentration and depth, finer, more flavourful and finesseful tannin. Rating: 92+/93(+?)
Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi S. Lorenzo-Ravera 1996
Thanks to Oliver. Deep garnet-ruby-black, almost opaque at the center. Licorice, mild tar and truffle. Fuller-bodied, more baked plum, thicker and longer than the 1996 Brunate-Le Coste, if less meaty. Tannic and fruity in more equal quantity, a 1996 with both the power and the backbone of the vintage. Admittedly a bit less finely-grained than the 2006, but at least as concentrated and flavourful. Impressive bottle. Rating: 93+?
Greetings from Switzerland, David.
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