There's not much that needs to be said about Cappellano's Barolos. They are absolutely compelling, old-school Barolos.
In terms of longevity, Cappellano's Barolos boast a structure that can keep stride with the great distance runners of Piedmont, like Conterno's Monfortino and Giacosa's Red Label.
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Pie Rupestris comes from the Gabutti vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba. The area is known for producing powerful, intense Barolos. The signature of Cappellano's Rupestris is certainly its muscle, but that's only half the story.
Beyond all else, Rupestris is soulful with an elusive depth of earth, mushrooms, stones, and bruised herbs. For all of its brawn, it's the layers of flowers, dark fruit, and soil that define Rupestris.
Cappellano's 2014 is a really fascinating expression of the wine. Across Barolo, it was a tricky vintage. What Cappellano turned out is a wine of serious architecture, but with a less bone-crushing and more finessed personality. It's a wine that will age beautifully on its harmony and intricate structure.
As always with this wine, I should warn you that quantities are modest. It's very likely that we'll have to allocate.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Joe Salamone
Wine Buyer
Crush Wine & Spirits
