2017 Barolo Cannubi
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The Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2017 Barolo Cannubi draws its fruit from a very special site (as all Cannubi enthusiasts can attest to) with grayish Sant'Agata marls soils with a mix of sand, clay and calcareous material. These light, well-draining soils tend to produce high-pitched wines with plenty of lifted or vertical aromatic intensity. The wine boasts aromas of wild berry, purple rose, dry mint and crushed stone. The wine's texture is lean and silky. There's plenty of power to drive the wine's future bottle evolution. Production is 12,000 bottles.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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Barolo. Tasted blind. Just mid ruby with a bricky rim. Lifted, balsamic nose of brooding intensity, with hints of dried fruit. The light fruit palate fails to make a proper impact on the finish with fine powdery tannins that are looking firmer than they actually are. (WS)
The 2017 Barolo Cannubi is from the south and southeast facing hillside of Cannubi at 220 meters of elevation of the Barolo commune. Its aromatics are rich with tobacco, dried cherry, and licorice candy. The palate is classic and savory, with building tannins, dusty earth, cherry pit, and resin. Hold for 3-5 years and drink 2024-2042.
The 2017 Barolo Cannubi is sensual and inviting from the very first taste. What the 2017 might lack in terms of structure or complexity it more than makes up for with its open, embracing personality. All the elements come together so effortlessly. Sweet red/purplish fruit, rose petal, mint, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco build as this creamy, resonant Barolo develops in the glass. Drink it over the next 15-20 years.