2020 Cappellano Barolo "Pie Rupestris", Piedmont, Italy
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ABOUT THE WINE
“Pie Rupestris” refers to the ungrafted rootstock of the Nebbiolo vines planted in the Gabutti cru of Serralunga d’Alba—one of Barolo’s most powerful and age-worthy terroirs. The 2020 vintage was vinified in accordance with Cappellano’s steadfast philosophy: spontaneous fermentation in large Slavonian oak casks, extended maceration lasting up to 30 days, and aging in neutral botti for 18–24 months. There is no fining, filtration, or use of new oak. The wine emerges aromatically lifted—dried rose, chinotto, red currant, worn leather—yet firmly anchored by sinewy tannins and a mineral core. Long and meditative, it is a wine for those who embrace nuance and patience. Pair with truffle risotto, game birds, or mature cheeses, and cellar confidently for 15–25 years.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Cappellano is one of Barolo’s most revered and iconoclastic estates, known for its deep integrity and resistance to fashion. Founded in the late 19th century and revitalized in the 20th century by Teobaldo Cappellano, the domaine remains a bastion of traditional Barolo. Today, it is guided by Teobaldo’s nephew Augusto, who continues the legacy with humility and rigor. Farming is organic, with deep respect for biodiversity and soil health. In the cellar, no manipulations are made—no temperature control, no cultured yeasts, no new oak, and no shortcuts. The estate famously refuses to submit its wines for numerical scoring, believing that wine is meant to be experienced, not judged. Cappellano’s Barolos are among the purest expressions of Serralunga—structured, honest, and timeless.