Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Brunate Le Coste, 2001

A masterpiece from one of Barolo's most legendary traditional producers, this 2001 Brunate-Le Coste blends the cool, structured vineyard to deliver a wine of uncommon sophistication. Rinaldi's gentle approach and long aging in large Slavonian oak let nebbiolo's complexity unfold. Big, plush, and totally inviting, with layers of dark, balsamic-infused fruit, flowers, tobacco, and mocha that segue into firm, gripping tannins. This wine remains decidedly young and offers tremendous potential for those patient enough to lay it down.