Cappellano is a tiny, fiercely old-fashioned Barolo family who refused to follow fashion when everyone else modernized. 'Piè Franco' means the vines grow on their own roots — no grafting — which is extraordinarily rare. This is a collector's wine made in minuscule quantities.
The numbers
Drink windowDrinking well (2016–2044)
Typical retail~$450
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