Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo Ravera, 2001

Rinaldi blends what most producers separate: Cannubi San Lorenzo's power meets Ravera's silky grace in a traditional union that defies categorization. The 2001 vintage has evolved into something truly sensual and complete—sweet red cherries, mint, flowers, and spices float on a weightless frame that somehow contains serious tannins. This is what happens when you refuse to follow fashion and trust your vineyards instead. Rinaldi at his most compelling.