Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2009 No Sulfur Added Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc

A collaboration between Manu Michelini (Argentine winemaker from the renowned Michelini family) and Carlos Fernández (Rioja native)

a 1er Cru lieu-dit in one of the cool corners of neighboring Auxey-Duresses

and the wine is bottled without stabilization

or creamy cheeses—this is Grand Cru Champagne at its purest and most refined

Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2009 No Sulfur Added Chenin BlancOne of Barolo's most singular wines from one of its most uncompromising houses: Pie Rupestris comes from Nebbiolo grafted onto Rupestris rootstock in the Otin Fiorin parcel of the Gabutti cru, Serralunga d'Alba, and is 100% Serralunga in character severe, authoritative, austere yet generous. Cappellano farms tiny quantities the old way, refusing scores and marketing on principle. The 2009 was a warm vintage and made the year Teobaldo Cappellano passed