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Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo 'Pie Franco' DOCG 2016
Vintage Character
2016 Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo "Pie Franco" DOCG comes from the Barolo appellation’s Serralunga d’Alba sector, where the Gabutti cru is prized for producing Nebbiolo of depth, structure, and longevity. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the region’s standout years, with a long, even growing season that delivered exceptional balance between ripeness, acidity, and tannic precision. What makes this wine especially distinctive is its source: a tiny parcel of ungrafted Nebbiolo in Gabutti, rooted in the calcareous clay and marl soils that give Serralunga wines their unmistakable authority and mineral tension.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The bouquet is classic and haunting, opening with rose petal, red cherry, wild strawberry, and orange peel, then deepening into licorice, tea leaf, balsamic herbs, and a ferrous, tarry undertone. On the palate it is full-bodied yet finely drawn, with tightly woven tannins, vivid acidity, and a long, savory finish that feels both powerful and lifted. Decanting rewards its detail and aromatic nuance. Pair it with braised veal shank, porcini risotto, or roast duck with crisp skin.
Winery Background
Founded in 1870, Giuseppe Cappellano is one of Barolo’s most revered traditional estates, long associated with the Cappellano family’s fiercely independent vision. The late Teobaldo Cappellano became famous for resisting the score-driven culture of wine criticism, insisting that Barolo be understood as a cultural expression rather than a numerical exercise. At the cellar, the house style remains resolutely classical: hand-harvested fruit, long macerations, and élevage in large oak casks rather than small new barriques. "Pie Franco" is the estate’s emblem of rarity and authenticity, a benchmark bottling that unites old-school Barolo craft with the singular character of ungrafted Nebbiolo.
2016 Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo "Pie Franco" DOCG comes from the Barolo appellation’s Serralunga d’Alba sector, where the Gabutti cru is prized for producing Nebbiolo of depth, structure, and longevity. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the region’s standout years, with a long, even growing season that delivered exceptional balance between ripeness, acidity, and tannic precision. What makes this wine especially distinctive is its source: a tiny parcel of ungrafted Nebbiolo in Gabutti, rooted in the calcareous clay and marl soils that give Serralunga wines their unmistakable authority and mineral tension.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The bouquet is classic and haunting, opening with rose petal, red cherry, wild strawberry, and orange peel, then deepening into licorice, tea leaf, balsamic herbs, and a ferrous, tarry undertone. On the palate it is full-bodied yet finely drawn, with tightly woven tannins, vivid acidity, and a long, savory finish that feels both powerful and lifted. Decanting rewards its detail and aromatic nuance. Pair it with braised veal shank, porcini risotto, or roast duck with crisp skin.
Winery Background
Founded in 1870, Giuseppe Cappellano is one of Barolo’s most revered traditional estates, long associated with the Cappellano family’s fiercely independent vision. The late Teobaldo Cappellano became famous for resisting the score-driven culture of wine criticism, insisting that Barolo be understood as a cultural expression rather than a numerical exercise. At the cellar, the house style remains resolutely classical: hand-harvested fruit, long macerations, and élevage in large oak casks rather than small new barriques. "Pie Franco" is the estate’s emblem of rarity and authenticity, a benchmark bottling that unites old-school Barolo craft with the singular character of ungrafted Nebbiolo.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryGiuseppe Cappellano
Grape VarietiesNebbiolo
WinemakerAugusto Cappellano
CountryItaly
Expert Rating—
RegionPiedmont
Production VolumeMicro production (2,500-3,000 bottles)
Sub-regionBarolo
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)DOCG
Alcohol Level14.5
Format750ml
Prices
Terra Cotta Wine
Standard delivery within 3 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$6,875
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