2013 Cappellano Barolo Piè Rupestris Otin Fiorin (Gabutti)

Community Tasting Notes (29) Avg Score: 93.1 points

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  5/22/2024 - fine137 wrote: 95 Points

  Classic Cappellano to me light and ethereal, finished very long. The tannins were there but they diffused throughout the mouth rather than gathering at the gums. My last bottle of this was dark, brooding, rife with VA. Based on the comments this vintage seems to be quite variable, but this bottle was stellar.

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  5/2/2024 - Ward Huang wrote:

  Unlike my previous bottle in 2020, this one did not show the floral and sandalwood fragrance after 24 hours of slow-ox, but felt somehow over oxidation. Still mediocre fter another day in the fridge. I have to doubt whether the 2013 has begun to experience excessive aging, as I saw comments mentioning lower levels of SO2 in this vintage. Or even worse, there may be issues with the preservation or authenticity of my wine, which is not something I want to see because there are 3 more bottles left purchased in the same batch :'(

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  3/8/2023 - melvinyeowq wrote: 91 Points

  2013 Barolo tasting at 67PM: Unlike the Rinaldi this didn't assert itself at all at the beginning, as it didn't stand out from the other wines despite its pedigree. Eventually it did come around and had a lovely, lifted nose with a hint of nail varnish. Alcohol is noticeable but integrated, but the fruit wasn't fully expressive and the wine felt like it was still in third gear. Needs more time, the 2011 I had last year is a better candidate for drinking today. Ranked 5/9.

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  1/9/2023 - SARED wrote: 94 Points

  Dark cherry, cherry, earthy VA
  Espressive and drinkable, but should pick up more length with age

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  8/5/2022 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote:

  Off bottle from the start. Tons of acid and alcohol with muted flavors at opening. With air it turn stewed with still no character. Coloration also turned dark brown with time. No freshness.

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