2004 Rinaldi, Guiseppe Barolo Brunate-Le Coste

The 2004 Barolo Brunate - Le Coste is utterly exquisite. I chose to start the tasting with the 2004, as I hoped it would show enough nuance and softness to lead into some of the more important wines. The 2004 does that, and so much more. Sweet, perfumed and gracious, the 2004 is pure silk. The flavors are translucent, while the wine remains light on its feet. Expressive floral notes and ripe tannins add to the wine’s sheer appeal. This is a vintage I bought heavily, and am happy to have done so, as multiple tastings have confirmed my very positive initial impressions. Vinous/Galloni 97+