2005 Cappellano Otin Fiorin Pie Rupestris Barolo DOCG, Italy Leon Boesch Tiny two-hectare estate

Tiny two-hectare estate

half of the original old vines remain while the other half has gradually been replanted over the last 20-25 years

and bottled with little or no dosage

This wine attacks and finishes like classic schist wines: a strongly mineral and metallic pressure directly on the back and side palate

2005 Cappellano Otin Fiorin Pie Rupestris Barolo DOCG, Italy Leon Boesch Tiny two-hectare estateThis is the principal Barolo of the estate, at least in terms of quantity produced. The vineyard is the Gabutti cru and the exposure is south to southwest. After an extended fermentation and considerable aging in the classic botte of the region, the wine is bottled without filtration. The rhythm of the release is usually four to four and one half years after the harvest. Stylistically, the wine is an honest and pure reflection of the terroir of this