This traditional estate was established in 1870 when Francesco Rinaldi inherited a vineyard and house in Barolo. With holdings in some of Barolo’s most prized Crus, including Cannubi and Brunate, Francesco Rinaldi has become one of the most famous names in the region. Brunate (which lies on the border between La Morra and Barolo) and Cannubi are, without a doubt two of Barolo’s greatest vineyards. Wines from the Brunate vineyard are prized for their depth, fragrance and brilliant balance, while those of Cannubi are magically light and perfumed. Located in the town of Barolo itself, the winery uses traditional techniques (avoiding new oak, preferring long macerations, and ageing in large Slavonian oak prior to bottling) to produce some of Barolo’s greatest wines. The estate is now run by Luciano Rinaldi’s niece, Paola Rinaldi, with help from her sister Piera Rinaldi and the wines are better than ever. Antonio Galloni rightly states that “Rinaldi remains a terrific source for reasonably priced, classically built Barolos steeped in tradition.”