2016 Virna Borgogno Barolo Cannubi Boschis

Access to Cannubi fruit is almost impossible these days, as prices have gone through the roof. Coming from vines planted in the 1970s, the Virna 2016 Barolo Cannubi is accessible and almost approachable in terms of its pricing. It pours forth with a dark garnet color and highlighted flashes of brick red. Like the other wines from this producer, this expression is open-knit and balanced, with soft, pliant fruit that is stacked tall in thick layers. Dark cherry, prune, spice and tar all converge in unity here, building in intensity along the way. About 6,200 bottles were corked up in June 2019.

So beautifully perfumed and complex with plums, cedar and dried flowers. Full body, round and chewy tannins with intensity and richness. Needs at least two or three years to come together. Best after 2022.