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 structures that can keep stride with the great distance runners of Piedmont, like Conterno's Monfortino and Giacosa's Red Labels.
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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 its brawn, it's the layers of flowers, dark fruit, and soil that define Rupestris.
The 2019 has a dark, muscular power with incredible length, purity, and depth. Galloni's note below captures the wine well, particularly when he writes: "The Rupestris has an extra level of refinement in 2019 that places it among the most successful wines of the vintage."
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
