Paolo Scavino - Barolo Cannubi 2015
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.
The Vineyard
Village: Barolo
Cru: Cannubi
Altitude, Exposure: 290 mt, south-south east
Soil: Marne di Sant’Agata fossili, limestone
Planting year: 1946
The Grape : Nebbiolo
James Suckling: 98 Points
It’s the fruit tea and hibiscus that really lifts this, not to mention the roasted herbs that lurk beneath the surface. But there’s no shortage of dried fruit either, whether it be dried cherries, dried plums or Christmas cake. It’s a real mouth-coater, showing sheer elegance in a bottle, encapsulated in the tannins that weave an ornate tapestry, hung between every corner of the palate. Full-bodied and very, very long. Best ever? Drink in 2025.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
A supple, ripe style, boasting rose, plum, cherry, licorice and tea flavors, with a hint of mint. The tannins are soft and wide. Lingering finish. Best from 2021 through 2038. 279 cases made.
Wine Advocate: 94+ Points
This wine draws its fruit from a half hectare of vines that have often suffered in the hot years, and it will be discontinued as of the 2018 vintage. The Scavino family was not able to renew their lease here. There is a lovely elegance to this 2015 Barolo Cannubi, due largely to the high elevation of this parcel, where there is more dryness in the topsoil and more erosion, resulting in less plant vigor. It is made from smaller grape clusters. There is more concentration to this Barolo as well, and the tannins are never too powerful. But the low yields in the past and the general challenge to growing here make for more difficulty than it is worth, so I suppose this 2015 vintage could be considered something of a collector's item as a result.
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
Dark-skinned berry, thyme, ground clove and blue flower aromas form the nose. Focused and austere, the palate shows red cherry, orange zest, sage and star anise before a coffee bean close. Taut, fine-grained tannins provide the framework. Drink 2021–2030.
