Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2012 SO031026 Fornerot and 18 years on this

and 18 years on this magnum (which ages on a slower curve than 750ml) is settling into full drinking window: sweet red fruit

put through full malolactic

and the wine inside is untouched

This Pinot Noir is a perfect match for roasted duck

Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2012 SO031026 Fornerot and 18 years on thisA cult Barolo from a house that refuses to play the game: Cappellano works in tiny quantities, declines ratings and marketing, and farms the old way. Pie Rupestris comes from Nebbiolo on Rupestris rootstock in the Otin Fiorin parcel of the Gabutti cru, Serralunga d'Alba, and is 100% Serralunga in its severe, authoritative, austere yet generous character. The 2012 was a solid, classically styled vintage of balanced structure. Still youthful, it rewards