Cappellano, Barolo Chinato, 2017 (2023 library release)
Cappellano is the undisputed master of Barolo Chinato, the aromatized wine that blends aged Barolo with a secret mix of herbs, spices, and quinine. Invented in the late 19th century by the Cappellano family, their version remains the benchmark—produced in tiny quantities and never altered from its original recipe. This 2017 vintage (released from the estate’s library in 2023) has had extra time to integrate, allowing its layers of complexity to fully unfold.
Dried cherry, orange peel, and baking spices lead into a wave of clove, cardamom, and bitter alpine herbs. The Nebbiolo base, structured and refined, gives the wine depth and persistence, while the infusion of botanicals adds warmth, intrigue, and a gently bitter, medicinal finish. Unlike industrially produced Chinati, Cappellano’s is about nuance—balancing sweetness, tannin, and bitterness with incredible finesse.
Best enjoyed as a digestivo, sipped slowly after a meal or alongside dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or spiced desserts. Serve slightly chilled for brightness or at cellar temperature to emphasize its depth. A rare and historic bottle that embodies the soulful, alchemical side of Barolo.
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Cappellano, Barolo Chinato, 2017 (2023 library release)
Cappellano, Barolo Chinato, 2017 (2023 library release)
Cappellano is the undisputed master of Barolo Chinato, the aromatized wine that blends aged Barolo with a secret mix of herbs, spices, and quinine. Invented in the late 19th century by the Cappellano family, their version remains the benchmark—produced in tiny quantities and never altered from its original recipe. This 2017 vintage (released from the estate’s library in 2023) has had extra time to integrate, allowing its layers of complexity to fully unfold.
Dried cherry, orange peel, and baking spices lead into a wave of clove, cardamom, and bitter alpine herbs. The Nebbiolo base, structured and refined, gives the wine depth and persistence, while the infusion of botanicals adds warmth, intrigue, and a gently bitter, medicinal finish. Unlike industrially produced Chinati, Cappellano’s is about nuance—balancing sweetness, tannin, and bitterness with incredible finesse.
Best enjoyed as a digestivo, sipped slowly after a meal or alongside dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or spiced desserts. Serve slightly chilled for brightness or at cellar temperature to emphasize its depth. A rare and historic bottle that embodies the soulful, alchemical side of Barolo.
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Cappellano is the undisputed master of Barolo Chinato, the aromatized wine that blends aged Barolo with a secret mix of herbs, spices, and quinine. Invented in the late 19th century by the Cappellano family, their version remains the benchmark—produced in tiny quantities and never altered from its original recipe. This 2017 vintage (released from the estate’s library in 2023) has had extra time to integrate, allowing its layers of complexity to fully unfold.
Dried cherry, orange peel, and baking spices lead into a wave of clove, cardamom, and bitter alpine herbs. The Nebbiolo base, structured and refined, gives the wine depth and persistence, while the infusion of botanicals adds warmth, intrigue, and a gently bitter, medicinal finish. Unlike industrially produced Chinati, Cappellano’s is about nuance—balancing sweetness, tannin, and bitterness with incredible finesse.
Best enjoyed as a digestivo, sipped slowly after a meal or alongside dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or spiced desserts. Serve slightly chilled for brightness or at cellar temperature to emphasize its depth. A rare and historic bottle that embodies the soulful, alchemical side of Barolo.
