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Cappellano, Barolo Otin Fiorin - Pie Franco, 2003

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From one of the Langhe’s most historic estates, Cappellano’s Barolo Otin Fiorin - Pie Franco 2003 is a wine that speaks to the depth and tradition of Nebbiolo. This wine is born from the Pie Franco vineyard, a site known for its ancient vines, producing wines that capture both the power and elegance of Barolo. The 2003 vintage has matured beautifully, offering an expression that’s rich and layered, with the balance of structure and finesse.

The nose is immediately inviting, with deep aromas of dark fruit—blackberry, plum, and black cherry—intertwined with delicate floral notes of dried rose and violet. As it opens, earthy undertones of tobacco, leather, and spice start to emerge, adding further depth. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with velvety tannins that provide a smooth yet powerful texture. The acidity is perfectly balanced, giving the wine a refreshing lift while maintaining its depth and complexity. The finish is long, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, and an earthy mineral edge that reflects the unique terroir of the Pie Franco vineyard.

Barolo Otin Fiorin - Pie Franco is perfect for pairing with roasted meats, game, or rich pasta dishes such as truffle risotto. While it is drinking wonderfully now, the wine has the structure to continue to evolve for years to come, developing even more complexity and depth as it ages. A classic Barolo, this wine is an exceptional example of the artistry of Cappellano, offering both immediate pleasure and the promise of further rewards in the bottle.

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Serralunga is extreme. No village in Barolo produces wines of greater structure and longevity. We understand that has to do with its soils, as no village in Barolo has a greater concentration of limestone.

When dealing with such a lion of a terroir, it must be tempting to find a whip that will tame the beast. For a wine-maker, that could be barriques, or short macerations, or roto-fermentors. Those are the short-cuts.

Augusto Cappellano, like his father Teobaldo before him, does not take those short cuts. Partly, that's because he is just fine with structure and longevity. That is the natural product of Serralunga's special terroir, after all. Partly, it's because Augusto's extremely high-quality farming (the family has only four hectares so they can apply their natural farming methods assiduously to each and every vine) ensures that the grapes' tannins ripen properly, avoiding any of the harsh, bitter qualities that for years many assumed were also "natural."

What importer Rosenthal Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...

Cappellano produces a limited bottling from vines that are original pre-phylloxera rootstock. Although planted in the same Gabutti cru, the wine itself can be dramatically different than the “Rupestris”, its brother wine, all this due to the difference between the “pre” and “post” phylloxera origins of the vines. There is an “exoticism” perhaps to the “Pie Franco”, an ethereal element to its aromas and flavors that make this a unique offering … clearly a rare and special experience.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2003

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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