Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
Earlier on this trip I spent some time with Beppe Rinaldi, more seeing vineyards than tasting wine. The 1978 Barolo, which was made by his father, was a crazy, crazy wine. Head spinning in its myriad aromas and flavors, the 1978 was simply stunning, but hard to peg as it was always changing in the glass. A dark, mysterious Barolo, the 1978 captured the essence of what makes traditional Barolo so compelling.
Critic scores
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
More reviews and scores
Sadly, Giuseppe Rinaldi’s 1978 Barolo was flawed. It was my first time tasting the multi-vineyard Barolo (not the Brunate) the estate made that year, and I suppose I will have to wait for another opportunity to assess whether or not this was a representative bottle.
About the producer
Giuseppe Rinaldi is one of the most famous names in Piedmont, revered for producing staunchly traditional, highly collectable Nebbiolo wines.