2009 Barolo Cannubi
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Medium red. Aromas and flavors of candied raspberry, cherry, roasted herbs and flowers. Rich, juicy and sweet, with lovely integrated acidity giving shape and definition to the middle palate. This expands to fill the mouth without giving any impression of heaviness. A lovely 2009 Barolo with ripe tannins and excellent length.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2009 Barolo Cannubi shows delicate highlights of wild berries, cassis, herbs, blue flower, licorice and dried ginger held together in a tight embrace. As you would expect from this vineyard cru, the Cannubi is the most delicate and feminine of this threesome. The long-term perspectives are good, although the medium build suggests the wine might evolve faster. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2023. Brezza offers a beautiful window into the fascinating world of traditional Barolo. If you truly love that style, these are wines you will definitely want to enjoy and collect. Various American Importers, including: Acid Inc. Selections, New York, NY; tel. (917) 687-4848; P&S Wine Company, Portland, OR; tel. (503) 265-3155; Ideal Wine & Spirits, Medford, MA; tel. (781) 395-3300
Brezza's 2009 Barolo Cannubi comes across as relatively delicate and understated in this vintage. Although texturally impeccable, the 2009 lacks a little mid-palate depth and pliancy. Otherwise, it is a pretty, mid-weight wine well suited for drinking over the next handful of years. As is often the case, Cannubi is a vineyard that is quite marked by the warm years.