Paolo Scavino - Barolo Cannubi 2014
Price: $105.98
| Producer | Paolo Scavino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Sku | 47279 |
Paolo Scavino Description
Cannubi is probably the most historical vineyard of the all Barolo region, in Barolo village. We vinify this cru from 1985 and this is one of the two oldest vineyards of ours planted in 1946 on the central crest of Cannubi hill. Low yield of this vineyard is due to a special combination of natural factors one of which is the old age of the vines assuring a unique quality. Here it comes the concentration and richness of this Barolo where the charm of Nebbiolo is fully expressed. Harmonious and very fine texture.
Wine Enthusiast: 97 Points
Woodland berry, fragrant blue flower, tilled earth and balsamic whiffs of camphor slowly take shape in the glass. Boasting elegance and intense energy, the radiant palate delivers crushed red raspberry, sour cherry, star anise and crushed aromatic herb alongside a backbone of firm refined tannins and vibrant acidity. It’s still young, so give it time to fully come together and develop even more complexity.
James Suckling: 96 Points
This is very chewy and powerful for a 2014 with a linear and long tannin structure that runs right down the center of the wine. Medium- to full-bodied, long and rich. A top 2014 Barolo.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The Scavino family rents half a hectare of Cannubi and has been doing so since 1985. Vines at the site were planted in 1946, and although some have been replanted, about 80% of those old vines are intact. The site boasts well-draining soils that add to the aromatic identity and intensity of the wines. Fruit in Cannubi tends to ripen a bit earlier than the other grand cru sites in Barolo. This specific half-hectare sees harder marl soils compared to the loose sandy soils that distinguish the rest of Cannubi. Yields are extremely low due to the low vigor on old vines and the Nebbiolo clone (Michet) planted here. The 2014 Barolo Cannubi is a beautifully bright and clean wine with elegant tones of wild fruit, rose and anise. This wine exhibits soft and silky tannins over a compact mouthfeel.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
The core flavors of cherry, plum and licorice are accented by banana, coconut, sun-kissed hay and mineral in this alluring and exotic red. Still a bit compact, but delivers balance and a long finish.
