Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Brunate–Le Coste, 2005 CALIFORNIA COUNT Casavecchia is one of Italy’s

Casavecchia is one of Italy’s most obscure yet fascinating grapes

Perfect on its own or over a single ice cube

with 5 hectares dedicated to sweet Cérons AOC

championing this lesser-known appellation that rivals neighboring Sancerre at friendlier prices

or just a quiet evening and a Burgundy glass worthy of the pour

Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo Brunate–Le Coste, 2005 CALIFORNIA COUNT Casavecchia is one of Italy’sFrom one of Barolo's most elusive producerswho sells primarily to private individuals rather than the trade, making large lots nearly impossible to source. Giuseppe "Beppe" Rinaldi represents an almost extinct model of the true artisan winemaker. Open top wooden vats, natural yeasts, no temperature control, 25 day fermentation, 42 months in Slavonian oak, bottled without filtration. The Brunate cru in La Morra expresses elegant yet structured Nebbiolo