Producer Profile
Giuseppe Rinaldi is a revered Italian winery nestled in Piedmont’s Barolo sub-region, which has created an enduring legacy with its esteemed Nebbiolo-based wines. The Rinaldi family’s lineage can be traced back through generations, initially supplying grapes to the pioneering Falletti family. In 1870, they established their own winery, and in the 1920s, Giuseppe Rinaldi himself acquired plots in renowned Barolo vineyards.
Taking charge in 1992, grandson Giuseppe Rinaldi became the custodian of the estate, embodying the family’s unwavering commitment to winemaking craftsmanship. Embracing staunch traditionalist views, Rinaldi diverged from contemporary trends, advocating that the finest Barolo wines are skilful blends from multiple vineyard sites rather than single-vineyard expressions.
However, changes in Italian law in 2009 brought in labelling restrictions, requiring wines to bear a single designated vineyard or none at all, with a minimum of 85 per cent of the fruit from the named vineyard. Adapting to the new regulations, Rinaldi introduced two new wines: Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate, utilising the maximum allowance of 15 per cent fruit from the Le Coste vineyard, and Tre Tine, a Barolo blend of grapes from Le Coste, Cannubi, and Ravera.
Rinaldi’s unwavering commitment to tradition is further reflected in its avoidance of modern winemaking practices, such as the use of French barriques and shorter fermentation times. Its wines demand significant cellaring to tame the robust tannins and fully reveal their true character.
The estate is organically farmed and the 8 hectares are run by Annalisa, the wife of late Giuseppe Rinaldi and her daughters, Marta and Carlotta (the winemaker and viticulturist respectively). They carry on the family’s legacy, ensuring that Rinaldi wines continue to epitomise tradition and excellence in Italian winemaking.
