marchesi di barolo barolo cannubi 2014 750ml

Cannubi is the long, gradually rising hill in the centre of the Barolo area. Here, Serravallian and Tortonian soils meet and merge, creating bluish-gray marls rich in magnesium and manganese carbonates that take on a whitish-gray hue at the surface due to weathering: clays mixed with very fine sands, impregnated with a strong limestone content composed of magnesium and manganese carbonates. Their technical name is “Sant’Agata fossil marls”, but they are commonly called Toû and on average they comprise clays (55%), sands (30%) and limestone (15%). Surrounded by higher hills that protect it from bad weather and excessive flow of air, Cannubi enjoys a very special, unique microclimate.

Winemaker Notes

The colour is ruby with garnet red hues. The aroma is intense, with clear scents of rose, vanilla, spices and roasted nuts and a vague hint of absinthe. It is a robust wine, with good body, full and elegant taste, soft and enveloping tannins. Pleasant spicy and woody notes

Critical Acclaim

WW95, Wilfred Wong of Wine.com

"COMMENTARY: 2014 Marchesi di Barolo Cannubi is magnificently built and firm on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas of black fruit and a potpourri of savory spices. Give it time in the cellar and pair it with traditional Langhe egg pasta and wild mushrooms. (Tasted: February 21, 2022, San Francisco, CA)"

JS94, James Suckling

"Cannubi in great form here. Plenty of fragrance, as well as aromas and flavors of spice-coated red cherries with oak adding further interest. The palate has a supple, suave feel to it. Really cruises smoothly into the finish. Drink or hold."

RP92, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"This is one of three single-vineyard expressions from Marchesi di Barolo. The 2014 Barolo Cannubi shows rich and dark color saturation with pretty ruby highlights. That color comes from the well-draining soils of Cannubi that help to concentrate the wine's elegant appearance, aromas and flavors. There is balance and harmony in this vintage, especially where those bright berry aromas are concerned, and the mouthfeel is polished and compact."

750ml Bottle