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Bottle of Francesco Rinaldi, Barolo, 2013 - Red Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

Francesco Rinaldi, Barolo, 2013

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Francesco Rinaldi

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Francesco Rinaldi is one of Barolo’s most respected traditionalists—crafting wines the same way for over a century: long macerations, aging in large Slavonian botti, and no new oak or modern intervention. Their 2013 Barolo is a beautiful snapshot of this timeless style, drawn from vineyards in Cannubi and Brunate (though bottled under the classic Barolo DOCG label rather than as crus).

The 2013 vintage is widely regarded as one of the best of the decade—cool, slow-ripening, and balanced, with wines that combine vibrant acidity and fine tannins with clear fruit definition. This bottle leads with dried rose petals, red cherry, tar, and sweet tobacco, unfolding into earthy spice and menthol with air. The structure is firm but not austere—perfectly in line with Barolo meant to evolve gracefully.

Now with over a decade of age, the wine is in a beautiful place: still fresh, but with developing tertiary notes and softened grip. It’s a Barolo that rewards decanting and slow sipping, more about nuance than power.

Pair with truffle risotto, braised short ribs, or aged Parmigiano, and consider laying down a few more bottles—it’ll continue to shine for another 10–15 years.

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 92
"The 2013 Barolo is a gorgeous entry-level bottling. Sweet tobacco, blood orange, anise, dried flowers and cedar give the wine its aromatic depth and delineation. Bright and exquisitely layered in the glass, with lovely persistence, the 2013 drinks well now, but also has enough pedigree and complexity to hold for another decade-plus. This is a superb showing from Rinaldi." -Antonio Galloni

Kerin O'Keefe

WE 89
"Earthy aromas of truffle, underbrush, woodland berry, blue flower and a whiff of game lead the nose. The linear, austere palate is on the lean side, offering tart red cherry, star anise and clove framed in taut, close-grained tannins and racy acidity. Give it time to fully unfold and come together."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2013

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Elegant

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied