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Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo 'Pie Rupestris' DOCG 2018
Vintage Character
Barolo DOCG 2018 Giuseppe Cappellano Piè Rupestris comes from the Gabutti cru in Serralunga d'Alba, one of the appellation’s most structured and long-lived zones. The 2018 vintage in Barolo was generally cooler and less straightforward than the hottest years, with rain through parts of the season shaping wines of fresher acidity, finer perfume, and a more classic profile that rewards decanting or cellaring. From Gabutti’s compact calcareous marl and clay soils, this Nebbiolo draws the firm architecture, savory depth, and mineral tension for which Serralunga is prized.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The bouquet opens on red cherry, wild strawberry, dried rose, orange peel, and anise, followed by tar, balsamic herbs, and subtle earthy spice. On the palate it is full-bodied yet tightly coiled, with high-toned acidity, sinewy tannins, and a distinctly vertical feel that carries through to a long, stony, floral finish. This is a Barolo of precision rather than opulence, built on energy and detail. Pair it with braised veal shank, porcini risotto, or duck breast with cherry sauce.
Winery Background
Founded in 1870, Giuseppe Cappellano is one of Barolo’s great traditional estates, and its modern identity was shaped by the late Teobaldo Cappellano, who championed authenticity over critical fashion. Today Augusto Cappellano continues that uncompromising approach, focusing on the expression of Gabutti through meticulous vineyard work, hand harvesting, long macerations, and élevage in large Slavonian oak casks rather than small new barrels. The Piè Rupestris name refers to Rupestris du Lot rootstock, and the wine stands as a benchmark for old-school Serralunga Barolo: transparent to site, firmly structured, and deeply individual.
Barolo DOCG 2018 Giuseppe Cappellano Piè Rupestris comes from the Gabutti cru in Serralunga d'Alba, one of the appellation’s most structured and long-lived zones. The 2018 vintage in Barolo was generally cooler and less straightforward than the hottest years, with rain through parts of the season shaping wines of fresher acidity, finer perfume, and a more classic profile that rewards decanting or cellaring. From Gabutti’s compact calcareous marl and clay soils, this Nebbiolo draws the firm architecture, savory depth, and mineral tension for which Serralunga is prized.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The bouquet opens on red cherry, wild strawberry, dried rose, orange peel, and anise, followed by tar, balsamic herbs, and subtle earthy spice. On the palate it is full-bodied yet tightly coiled, with high-toned acidity, sinewy tannins, and a distinctly vertical feel that carries through to a long, stony, floral finish. This is a Barolo of precision rather than opulence, built on energy and detail. Pair it with braised veal shank, porcini risotto, or duck breast with cherry sauce.
Winery Background
Founded in 1870, Giuseppe Cappellano is one of Barolo’s great traditional estates, and its modern identity was shaped by the late Teobaldo Cappellano, who championed authenticity over critical fashion. Today Augusto Cappellano continues that uncompromising approach, focusing on the expression of Gabutti through meticulous vineyard work, hand harvesting, long macerations, and élevage in large Slavonian oak casks rather than small new barrels. The Piè Rupestris name refers to Rupestris du Lot rootstock, and the wine stands as a benchmark for old-school Serralunga Barolo: transparent to site, firmly structured, and deeply individual.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryGiuseppe Cappellano
Grape VarietiesNebbiolo
WinemakerAugusto Cappellano
CountryItaly
Expert RatingJS 94
RegionPiedmont
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionBarolo
Alcohol Level14.5
Classification (Ranking)DOCG
Format750ml
Prices
Terra Cotta Wine
Standard delivery within 3 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$4,400
HK$4,400
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