2005 Damilano Barolo Cannubi
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Good deep red. Dried flowers, coffee and oak on the nose. Sweet on entry, then fairly fine-grained in the middle, with hints of maraschino cherry and fresh porcini mushroom. This medium-boded wine finishes with slightly drying tannins and decent length. This was the only 2005 Barolo from this producer that was not seriously affected by funky game and leather elements.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2005 Barolo Cannubi combines elements of the perfumed bouquet that is the hallmark of this site with a rich expression of fruit. Here the tannins are broad, but also silky, which imparts a measure of elegance that is commendable. The wine shows impeccable balance not to mention tons of style. The Cannubi spent 24 months in French oak barrels.
The 2005 Barolo Cannubi combines elements of the perfumed bouquet that is the hallmark of this site with a rich expression of fruit. Here the tannins are broad, but also silky, which imparts a measure of elegance that is commendable. The wine shows impeccable balance not to mention tons of style. The Cannubi spent 24 months in French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. This is a very nice set of Barolos from Damilano that show a move towards a higher and more consistent level of quality than has been the case in the past, good news especially since Damilano controls more than half of the Cannubi vineyard, traditionally considered one of Barolo’s top sites. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200