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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. (AG)

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97
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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97.5 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 97.5/100 · Drink 2016-2046, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Nov 2014

Giuseppe Rinaldi’s 2006 Barolo Brunate-Le Coste is beyond special. Initially hard as nails, the 2006 opens up gradually with time in the glass as it shows off its super-classic personality. On this night, the 2006 is utterly majestic. Readers who own the 2006 should be thrilled, as it is a magnificent Barolo through and through.

97 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 97/100 · Drink 2026-2046, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2010

The 2006 Barolo Brunate-Le Coste flows from the glass with tons of dark fruit wrapped around a deep, muscular core. I am too young to have tasted the 1989 when it was first released, but I imagine it might very well have been like this. The sheer density of the fruit is remarkable, while the wine's balance is first-rate. With time, sweet balsamic mentholated notes appear, along with spices, violets, leather and licorice, all supported by the wine's muscular, broad-shouldered frame. This is a classic among classics and a must have wine for anyone serious about great Barolo. The more it sits in the glass the more I love it.

97 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 97/100 · Drink 2026-2046, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Dec 2010

The 2006 Barolo Brunate-Le Coste flows from the glass with tons of dark fruit wrapped around a deep, muscular core. I am too young to have tasted the 1989 when it was first released, but I imagine it might very well have been like this. The sheer density of the fruit is remarkable, while the wine’s balance is first-rate. With time, sweet balsamic mentholated notes appear, along with spices, violets, leather and licorice, all supported by the wine’s muscular, broad-shouldered frame. This is a classic among classics and a must-have wine for anyone serious about great Barolo. The more it sat in the glass, the more I loved it. Anticipated maturity: 2026-2046. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

About the producer

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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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