2008 Barolo Cannubi
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Tasting notes
Deep, dark red. Sweet oak, a resiny, cedary balsamic quality and attractive floral lift on the nose. Sweet but restrained, offering an enticing fine-grained texture and a continuing floral character. Not the last word in lift but the rising finish shows smooth tannins and noteworthy length.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Barolo. Deep, lacklustre ruby. Complex perfumed, spicy nose. Quite rich and dense ripe fruit upholstered by lots of stalky tannin. A little bit upfront and sweet, but undeniably attractive and with good potential. (WS)
The 2008 Barolo Cannubi emerges from the glass with freshly cut roses, sweet raspberries and spices, all supported by French oak. It is a very pretty, attractive wine with plenty of vineyard character and personality. The Cannubi is also the most feminine of the 2008s I tasted from Damilano. A silky, refined finish rounds things out in style.
The 2008 Barolo Cannubi emerges from the glass with freshly cut roses, sweet raspberries and spices, all supported by French oak. It is a very pretty, attractive wine with plenty of vineyard character and personality. The Cannubi is also the most feminine of the 2008s I tasted from Damilano. A silky, refined finish rounds things out in style. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. These 2008s from Damilano required considerable aeration to show the full breadth of their potential. At times, the wines still seem excessively oaked. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200