Francesco Rinaldi & Figli
フランチェスコ・リナルディ・エ・フィーリ
Traditionalist Barolo house now guided by sisters Paola & Piera Rinaldi.
Founded in 1870 when Giovanni Battista Rinaldi inherited a vineyard and house on the Cannubi hill in Barolo, the estate was continued by his sons Francesco and Giuseppe under the name Barale-Rinaldi. In 1922 the brothers split their holdings: Giuseppe founded the now-iconic Giuseppe Rinaldi estate, while Francesco kept this property, which has borne his name ever since. Today the winery is run by sisters Paola and Piera Rinaldi, with Piera's daughters Elisa and Francesca joining since 2023. The estate is a pillar of traditional Barolo winemaking: fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel or concrete with 15-20 days of skin contact, followed by a minimum of two years' aging in large Slavonian oak botti, with no new oak used. Best known for single-vineyard Barolo from the Cannubi and Brunate crus, the estate also produces a Barbaresco that, unlike its Barolo crus, is a traditional blend of vineyards rather than a single-cru wine.
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Who Is This For?
For collectors and enthusiasts who value old-school, terroir-driven Nebbiolo made without new oak, and who appreciate a Barbaresco built as a classic multi-vineyard blend rather than a single-cru statement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Francesco Rinaldi the same producer as Giuseppe Rinaldi?
- No. They were one estate (Barale-Rinaldi) until 1922, when brothers Francesco and Giuseppe Rinaldi split the property. Giuseppe founded the separate Giuseppe Rinaldi winery, while Francesco Rinaldi & Figli is a distinct, independently run company.
- Does Francesco Rinaldi produce a single-vineyard Barbaresco?
- No. Unlike its celebrated single-cru Barolo (Cannubi, Brunate), the estate's Barbaresco is crafted as a traditional blend of vineyards, reflecting the region's classic, non-cru style.
- What aging vessels does Francesco Rinaldi use?
- The estate ages its wines for a minimum of two years exclusively in large Slavonian oak botti, avoiding new oak entirely to preserve fruit purity and terroir character.
- Who runs the winery today?
- Sisters Paola and Piera Rinaldi manage the estate, joined since 2023 by Piera's daughters Elisa and Francesca, continuing five generations of family winemaking.