No longer can afford Giuseppi Rinaldi- who is the ballpark?

[Jozef.P]

Sorry for the thread highjack but any thoughts on which Barolo to try from the attached list (in the bracket sub 100 EUR and 100 - 200 EUR)? This thread inspired to order a barolo/barbaresco this weekend. Was thinking 2011 as I have enjoyed a couple recently, even though young.

I wouldn’t be able to pass up on the 06 Bartolo Mascarello.

For under E100, maybe one of the Brovia ‘12s. 2012 was an under appreciated vintage and should be drinking nicely.

I had the ‘11 Brovia base bottling Wednesday and it showed all the qualities I don’t like in the vintage—slightly sweet, candied fruit and a bit of alcohol peaking out. So I’d avoid that.

John, thanks for tip. I had the Brovia base Barolo 2012 last night. My quick notes: “Brovia barolo 2012. Bought in restaurant. Remarkably open for business. Perfumed, airy nose, serious with a subtle touch with of rose petals. Already decently integrated tannins. Medium length. Excellent with simple Italian dishes!”. My experience with 2012s has been quite good so far.

Food was a veal carpaccio with straciatella foam, a pasta with italian sausage and herbs (no tomatoes) and a selection of 3 Piemonte cheeses.

[John_Morris]

Glad to hear that the recommendation worked out.

[F.Daner]

Good thread to revisit with the 16’s now in market. F Rinaldi still looks like a heck of a value along with some other names mentioned. I have a bunch of Cavallotto on order. Goodd pricing in the NY market.

cheers

[JohnP]

The 2016 reviews from Chiara Boschis (E. Pira) are pretty spectacular across several reviewers, and all under $150. I’d start there for this current vintage.

[Tom_Taylor]

The 2016 reviews from Chiara Boschis (E. Pira) are pretty spectacular across several reviewers, and all under $150. I’d start there for this current vintage.

Stylistically very different from Rinaldi though

[J_a_y_H_a_c_k]

I am a fan of Paolo Scavino, many of which bottlings can be had for under $100.

[Otto_Forsberg]

I am a fan of Paolo Scavino, many of which bottlings can be had for under $100.

Isn’t Scavino sitting firmly in the modernist camp? While some Scavinos can be pretty great, they really aren’t a substitute for Rinaldi. It’s like trying to replace BAMA with Insignia.

[Michael_H2]

I am a fan of Paolo Scavino, many of which bottlings can be had for under $100.

Isn’t Scavino sitting firmly in the modernist camp? While some Scavinos can be pretty great, they really aren’t a substitute for Rinaldi. It’s like trying to replace BAMA with Insignia.

Definitely agree with Otto here