2018 Cappellano, Piè Rupestris - Barolo DOCG - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

Two bottles of Cappellano Barolo Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris 2018 — from the legendary Gabutti vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, one of Italy’s most sought-after and philosophically charged cult Barolos. The Cappellano family, whose name graces the largest square in Serralunga d’Alba, has produced wines here since 1870 — today under the stewardship of Augusto Cappellano, son of the legendary Teobaldo, who carried on his father’s absolute commitment to traditional winemaking and sustainable viticulture. The Piè Rupestris is produced from a parcel of vines planted in the 1940s on grafted Vitis Rupestris rootstock — producing a wine of greater depth, richness and tannic power compared to the mythical Piè Franco. Indigenous yeasts, 14-21 day fermentation, minimum 3 years aging in large well-seasoned botti — classic old-school Barolo in every sense. Antonio Galloni of Vinous wrote of the 2018: “The Rupestris is usually a bigger wine than the Franco. It is again in 2018, with more fruit but also more tannin. Iron, cedar, white pepper, tobacco and blood orange give the Rupestris a level of aromatic intensity that is not always present in this wine. The 2018 is gorgeous, but it’s a Rupestris that is only going to blossom in the cellar.” Drink from 2030–2043. Cappellano does not allow critic scores — NR by principle. Both bottles in perfect condition — intact labels and capsules, top fill level. Stored in a professional temperature-controlled cellar.