Francesco Rinaldi, Barolo, 2013 so021124 rose bubbles for valentines offer highlights the vineyard’s signature elegance

highlights the vineyard’s signature elegance while retaining the firm structure that defines classic Nebbiolo

The palate is both generous and taut

Sourced from Jemrose Vineyard in Bennett Valley—rocky volcanic loam at 500-650 feet elevation on steep hillsides

and this is that bottle

with layers of thyme

Francesco Rinaldi, Barolo, 2013 so021124 rose bubbles for valentines offer highlights the vineyard’s signature eleganceFrancesco Rinaldi is one of Barolos most respected traditionalistscrafting wines the same way for over a century: long macerations, aging in large Slavonian botti, and no new oak or modern intervention. Their 2013 Barolo is a beautiful snapshot of this timeless style, drawn from vineyards in Cannubi and Brunate (though bottled under the classic Barolo DOCG label rather than as crus). The 2013 vintage is widely regarded as one of the best of the