Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2013 (1.5L) NO20230823 Infused with the aforementioned catmint

Infused with the aforementioned catmint (an aromatic herb related to mint)

This is Koehler-Ruprecht's village Riesling

so it's the standard cuvée rather than the long-aged Riserva — but a 2001 Giacosa Barbaresco at twenty-four years is still the kind of wine that stops conversation when it hits the glass

on a micro-particle uniquely rich in white calcareous marl

Aux Thorey is a premier cru in Nuits-Saint-Georges

Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2013 (1.5L) NO20230823 Infused with the aforementioned catmintOne of Barolo's most singular wines from one of its most uncompromising houses: Pie Rupestris comes from Nebbiolo grafted onto 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. Cappellano farms tiny quantities the old way, refusing ratings and marketing on principle, with Augusto Cappellano now making the wines. 2013 was the cool, late