Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2013 TheVeryGreatest The bush vines grow in

The bush vines grow in iron-rich soils

followed by a short tank rest

There’s no oak here—just stainless steel and clean

where the tile-like stones hold little water and force the vines to struggle

XO (Extra Old) designation indicates minimum 10 years aging

Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2013 TheVeryGreatest The bush vines grow inOne of Barolo's true cult bottlings, from a house famous for refusing scores, marketing and compromise: Cappellano's Pie Rupestris comes from Nebbiolo on Rupestris rootstock in the Otin Fiorin parcel of the Gabutti cru, Serralunga d'Alba, and is 100% Serralunga in character severe, authoritative, austere yet generous. The 2013 was a classically structured, cooler vintage that produced tightly wound, age demanding Barolo. This is a wine for the patient