Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Brunata, 1993 (1.5L) SO021726 Furst and earthy notes—proof that Saumur's

and earthy notes—proof that Saumur's reds merit more attention

Domaine Burgaud makes Côte-Rôtie the old way—100% Syrah

this Howell Mountain beauty should be aged at least 3-4 years before you approach

nearly-extinct Piedmontese varietal

Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Brunata, 1993 (1.5L) SO021726 Furst and earthy notes—proof that Saumur'sA magnum of one of Beppe Rinaldi's first vintages running the family estate, made the year after his legendary father Battista's death in 1992. 1993 was a cool, lighter vintage in Piedmont, and this Brunata bottling (an older spelling of the Brunate cru) is a classic example of how Rinaldi's traditionalist hand produced wines of lift and detail even in difficult years. The 1993 was in fact Beppe's first vintage labeled Brunate Le Coste (a blend of