Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2013 SO062126 Leipold with barrels topped-up to maintain

with barrels topped-up to maintain freshness without oxidation

Craig spent 32 years at Joseph Phelps Vineyards (1976-2008)

their roots gripping complex granitic-clay-limestone terroir at 300 meters

Kosher for Passover

built to keep all the variety's signature citrus snap and saline lift intact

Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2013 SO062126 Leipold with barrels topped-up to maintainOne 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 ratings and marketing on principle, with Augusto Cappellano now making the wines. 2013 was the cool, late