Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2020 · MAGNUM in OWC

Elio Altare | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Elio Altare | Cascina Nuova 51 | IT 12064 La Morra

05253820 · 1,5 l · 259,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available
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Cannubi comes from one of the most legendary Barolo vineyards of all. Located between Barolo and La Morra, this gently rolling hill rises to an altitude of around 290 metres. The soils are a complex mix of calcareous marl, sand and clay, giving the wines an unrivalled combination of finesse, aromatic depth and silky structure. The south to south-east exposure ensures optimal ripeness without overloading the character of the site. The 2020 vintage offered almost ideal conditions: balanced vegetation, warm but not excessive summer temperatures and cool nights before the harvest. The grapes were harvested by hand at the beginning of October, followed by gentle fermentation and careful ageing in barriques, in keeping with the elegant, modern style of Altare.

Light, bright garnet red with a ruby-coloured shimmer. Cannubi has an almost floating complexity on the nose: fragrant rose petals, ripe raspberry and sour cherry, surrounded by sweet spices, light tobacco and a subtle hint of mint. Precise and multi-layered on the palate, with silky, interwoven tannins, clear fruit, invigorating acidity and a subtle, salty minerality that lingers for a long time. A Cannubi that emphasises balance and expression rather than pure power. It embodies the liaison of great terroir and Altareunmistakable signature – and has the potential to gain depth over many years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, medium-dense ruby-garnet colour. Presents itself with notes of blood orange, raspberry and some plum. Plucky, full-bodied tannins with a firm core, coated in sweet enamel, full-bodied pressure on the final, still very young overall." Falstaff

"Flavours of plum, cherry, sandalwood, vanilla and toasted oak meld with the rich texture of this soft red wine. The palate is broad, with excellent balance and a lingering aftertaste of fruit and sweet spices. A hint of black pepper lingers at the end." Wine Spectator

"The Elio Altare 2020 Barolo Cannubi takes a modernist approach to the MGA with some oak spice, tar and liquorice surrounding firm, crunchy cherries and red fruits. The combination of fruit and oak spice gives this wine power, texture and lift, then folds over the palate with richness and beautiful volume." Wine Advocate

"The Barolo Cannubi 2020 is of great class. Floral, soaring aromas merge with a core of dark, red fruit. Medium-bodied and nuanced, with plenty of youthful tannin, the 2020 is bursting with energy and all the classicism that is so typical of this site, enhanced by Altare's approach today, which combines textural richness with vibrancy. Today, the Cannubi is the most restrained of the 2020 Altare Barolos - probably a good sign for its future." Vinous