Cappellano Barolo Chinato Piedmont (Base Barolo 2018), Italy 750ml Ceretto the epicenter of Historic Galois

the epicenter of Historic Galois culture (and the theme of famed French cartoon Asterix & Obelix)

the grapes are lightly sun-dried in the ‘Soleo’ process where the picked grape bunches are left to increase the sugar concentration

The white soil is full of limestone and clay

detailed goodness

Baenele sources this fruit from the old bush vine Altydgedacht Vineyard in Durbanville

Cappellano Barolo Chinato Piedmont (Base Barolo 2018), Italy 750ml Ceretto the epicenter of Historic GaloisOne cannot say much, certainly not enough, about the Chinato from Cappellano since the production and recipe are closely held secrets within the family. Suffice it to say that the family has produced an iconic version of this wine infused with spices, herbs and other earthly elements that make for a ravishing sensory experience! We use the Cappellano Chinato in cocktail recipes, but also while cooking to deglaze or to marinate, and it has proved to