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Pietro Rinaldi Barbaresco San Cristoforo 2016

  • Decanter
    92 Points
Pietro Rinaldi Barbaresco San Cristoforo 2016
  • Decanter
    92 Points
Pietro Rinaldi Barbaresco San Cristoforo 2016
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Pietro Rinaldi

Pietro Rinaldi Barbaresco San Cristoforo 2016

SKU: PRSC201610 UCAU
15 Plus Years
$89.99 / bottle
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Pietro Rinaldi wines are the result of a unique combination of land and vineyard, culture and labor of the hands, enological science and the wisdom of the Cellarman.

92pts, Decanter!

Sourced from a premium private cellar

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Tasting Notes

Pietro Rinaldi Barbaresco San Cristoforo 2016 exemplifies the exceptional quality and tradition of Piedmont’s Nebbiolo grape, captured from the distinguished Barbaresco region. This vintage reflects the unique terroir of the San Cristoforo vineyard, where steep hillsides and a balanced microclimate nurture grapes with remarkable depth and complexity.

Harvested during an optimal 2016 growing season characterized by ideal ripeness and well-preserved acidity, this Barbaresco is the result of a masterful blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern enological techniques. Pietro Rinaldi’s meticulous approach harmonizes the rich, mineral-rich soils with expert vineyard management and cellar wisdom to produce a wine of notable elegance and structure.

With a prestigious 92 points from Decanter, the wine offers a sensory profile marked by vibrant aromas of ripe cherries, wild red berries, and delicate floral nuances, intertwined with earthy undertones and gentle spice. The palate reveals a refined balance of silky tannins and lively acidity, culminating in a long, persistent finish that highlights its remarkable aging potential.

This Barbaresco stands out for its complexity and finesse, making it an excellent match for traditional Italian fare, game dishes, and aged cheeses. Sourced exclusively from a premium private cellar, the Pietro Rinaldi Barbaresco San Cristoforo 2016 ensures authenticity and exceptional provenance for discerning collectors and enthusiasts.

Key Highlights:

  • Produced from the iconic Nebbiolo grape variety in Piedmont’s prestigious Barbaresco region
  • Vintage 2016, renowned for optimal climate conditions yielding balanced acidity and exceptional grape maturity
  • Expertly crafted by Pietro Rinaldi, combining tradition, culture, and modern enology
  • Earned 92 points from Decanter, underscoring outstanding quality and sophistication
  • Limited availability from a private premium cellar, ensuring exclusivity and provenance

Pietro Rinaldi wines are the result of a unique combination of land and vineyard, culture and labor of the hands, enological science and the wisdom of the Cellarman. Experience the timeless elegance and authentic expression of Barbaresco through the San Cristoforo 2016, a wine that embodies the heart of Piedmont winemaking

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Red

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2016

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Nebbiolo

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Pietro Rinaldi

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Barbaresco

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750ml (Bottle)

10-15_Years

15 Plus Years

14

14.5%

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Critic Scores

92Decanter

This estate produces a range of wines, including the single-vineyard San Cristoforo cru, a southeast-facing site in Neive. The nose is lavish, with ripe cherry and raspberry aromas. It's concentrated and forthright on the palate, showing density without excessive extraction, although the firm tannins give ample structure, amplified by ageing in mostly new tonneaux. The finish is assertive and spicy, with admirable length.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The San Cristoforo vineyard, located within Barbaresco DOCG, represents one of Piedmont's most distinguished Nebbiolo terroirs. The site's northwest-facing slopes and white-clay soils with limestone bedrock provide ideal conditions for Nebbiolo's late ripening and the development of the region's characteristic perfume and structure. The 2016 vintage benefited from warm, dry conditions that allowed optimal phenolic ripeness whilst preserving natural acidity—conditions that enabled the production of Barbaresco with both power and elegance. The vineyard's meticulous canopy management and selective harvesting ensured fruit of excellent quality.

Vinification

Grapes underwent extended fermentation in large wooden vats, a traditional practice that permits thorough extraction of colour, tannin, and aromatic compounds. Following fermentation, the wine aged in large oak casks—a protocol fundamental to Barbaresco's evolution. Over approximately two years in wood, the wine underwent gradual maturation, the initially austere tannins softening whilst secondary flavours developed. Regular interaction between wine and wood air-space encouraged aromatic complexity. Minimal handling and unfiltered bottling preserved the wine's full character and potential for decades of cellaring.

About this Wine

Pietro Rinaldi

This rustic estate, owned by the family for four generations, is built around the careful expression of terroir. By taking great care to only cultivate high quality grapes, the tight-knit team at Pietro Rinaldi ensure that their wines accurately capture the rolling hills and Italian sunshine of the estate.

With an intense dedication to protecting the property's natural heritage and vinicultural techniques on the industry's cutting edge, Pietro Rinaldi blend old and new to create some truly special wine.

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