Barolo Tre Tine, Giuseppe Rinaldi 2014

The 2014 Barolo Tre Tine is nervous and tightly wound, with good precision and a bit more austerity than is the norm. Readers will have to be patient with the 2014, although I suspect the wine will always be a bit aggressive because of the effects of hail. There is good delineation to the bright red stone fruit, tobacco and floral notes. It will be interesting to see how the 2014 develops in coming years. Drink: 2022-2044.

Blend of three vineyards (Cannubi-San Lorenzo, Le Coste, Ravera) within the commune of Barolo. Total skin maceration time was 25 days. Bottled in July. Pale ruby. Very pretty flowery nose that is almost a little chalky. Very fresh raspberry fruit palate with coating, powdery tannins. Super-elegant, stylish and lithe. Drink between 2018-2024.