Italy · Piedmont

Giuseppe Rinaldi

Giuseppe Rinaldi is one of Barolo's most revered and fiercely traditional producers, based in Barolo village itself, with the estate now run by daughters Marta and Carlotta following Giuseppe's death in 2018. The domaine produces Barolo from four historically significant crus: Brunate (in La Morra), Cannubi San Lorenzo, Ravera (in Novello), and Tre Tine — all blended according to traditional Langhe practice. Extended maceration of 30–40 days and ageing in large Slavonian botti are non-negotiable practices at Rinaldi. Across 440 lots, the estate averages $403 per bottle, with prices reaching $3,346. Vintages 2010, 2013, and 2016 have been exceptional, each earning 96–99 points from Burghound and Vinous. The wines are unapologetically structured in youth and demand 15–25 years of cellaring. The Barbera d'Alba is also unusually serious — fermented and aged like the Barolo. Rinaldi's integrity and reputation for producing wines of generational quality sustain strong auction demand despite extremely limited production of approximately 20,000 bottles annually.