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Tasting notes
Score 98/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2019

The 2006 Barolo Brunate–Le Coste is another highlight in a night full of stunning wines. Still tannic and virile, the 2006 is also one of the most reticent Barolos of the evening. Its explosive energy and dark, balsamic profile are super-classic. Readers need to be patient, but the 2006 is everything I had always hoped it would be. Maybe even more.

Critic scores

Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Wine Spectator

17
17/20

Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com

More reviews and scores

93 points
Wine Spectator
Score 93/100 · Drink 2013-2028, Wine Spectator, Dec 2010

An elegant, supple style, despite its firm structure. Exhibits rose, cherry, menthol and licorice flavors underscored by mineral. Taut and linear, with a long, sustained aftertaste.

16.5 points
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2012-2019, Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, May 2010

Barolo. Light ruby with orange tinge. Herbal opening. Massive palate of sweet fruit and tannin, but much more complex finish. Slightly rough tannin will edge out.

93 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2009

Brunate component: Medium red. Mocha, brown spices, tobacco and cocoa powder on the nose, with suggestions of superripeness. Sweet, lush and deep, with decadent flavors of plum, tobacco, brown spices and earth. Finishes long and sweet, with substantial broad, ripe tannins. From a barrel of pure Le Coste: Bright, deep red. Rather Burgundian aromas of mocha, smoke and earth, with good mineral lift. Sexy and sweet in the mouth, with lovely energy to the flavors of dark raspberry, spices, minerals and red licorice. This sample has a floral component I don't find yet in the other barrels of 2006 here. Finishes broad and long, with suave tannins. This will comprise about 25% of the ultimate blend, says Rinaldi.

About the producer

Giuseppe Rinaldi 1:1
Giuseppe Rinaldi

Giuseppe Rinaldi is one of the most famous names in Piedmont, revered for producing staunchly traditional, highly collectable Nebbiolo wines.

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Product details

Country / Region
Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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