2004 Rinaldi, G. - Barolo San Lorenzo Cannubi Ravera (750ml)

Giacomo Rinaldi’s 2004 Barolo San Lorenzo Cannubi Ravera embodies traditional Piedmontese winemaking, relying on extended neutral oak aging and meticulous hand-harvesting to build a wine engineered for decades of cellaring. Grown in the cool microclimate of the official Barolo zonal climate, Nebbiolo develops thick skins and concentrated phenolic compounds that transform into a deeply layered aromatic profile and a firmly structured palate after prolonged maceration.

Upon opening, the wine shows a pale-to-medium garnet hue and quickly unfolds notes of dried rose petals, cured leather, toasted hazelnut, and tart red cherry. Fine-grained tannins carry the mid-palate without heaviness, while brisk acidity maintains lift through a finish marked by forest floor, white truffle, and graphite. Secondary expressions of tobacco leaf and sweet spice emerge gradually through glass-side interaction. Selected from a recognized 2004 vintage, this bottling strikes a reliable balance between concentration and integrated structure, offering immediate drinkability alongside clear capacity for further aging.

Decant 45–60 minutes before serving at 16–18°C (62–64°F) to allow volatile aromatics to settle and tannins to round. Pair with slow-cooked Piemontese preparations such as brasato al Barolo, ragù-style stews, aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or Castelmagno, and wild mushroom risotto. Richer dishes like roasted duck or herb-crusted rack of lamb also complement the herbal undertones and firm tannic backbone. Stored upright away from light and temperature fluctuations, this Barolo should evolve gracefully into the mid-2030s and beyond.