Brand: Francesco Rinaldi
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Vintage: 2021
Rating: 94
JS94: A graceful Barolo with aromas of generous dried cherries, blood oranges, Earl Grey tea and mint. The enticing nose is supported by firm, dusty yet ripe tannins and crisp acidity, with a flowing palate and a chewy licorice aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
WA93: The Francesco Rinaldi & Figli 2021 Barolo is a blend of fruit from the villages of Barolo, La Morra and Castiglione Falletto. It offers a savory side with spice and cured tobacco that frame a core of dark fruit and blackcurrant. This is a mid-weight Barolo with polished tannins that give the wine a finely textured mouthfeel. Production is 20,000 bottles.