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Paolo Scavino, Barolo Cannubi 2009
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The celebrated Cannubi cru showed uneven results in 2009. The 2009 Barolo Cannubi definitely reflects the strong summer sunshine during that year. Slightly overripe tones of raspberry and strawberry emerge from the glass. Once they blow off, the wine reveals nuanced tones of licorice, dark fruit, anisette and dried mint. There’s a touch of softness on the close that makes the wine appealing now. This Barolo is suitable for near-term drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2019. The Scavino family (Enrico and his daughters Enrica and Elisa) carry forth an important family legacy with a wide range of cru-specific wines that brilliantly exhibit individual styles – despite all being made by the same hands. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants; New York, NY; tel. (212) 268-0906
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Bright and aromatic with flowers, dark berries and hints of rose stems. Full body, with very fine tannins that are polished and silky. The finish last for minutes. An ethereal and beautiful wine. Try in 2015.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Bright and aromatic with flowers, dark berries and hints of rose stems. Full body with very fine tannins that are polished and silky. The finish lasts for minutes. An ethereal, beautiful wine. Try in 2015.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Bright and aromatic with flowers, dark berries and hints of rose stems. Full body, with very fine tannins that are polished and silky. The finish last for minutes. A etheral and beautiful wine. Try in 2015.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Often overlooked in this range because of its tiny production, the 2009 Barolo Cannubi is another wine with serious depth. Here, too, the fruit is rich, powerful and backward, but with time the sensuality of Cannubi begins to emerge. Scavino's 2009 capture the duality that is Cannubi. At once delicate yet powerful, the 2009 is a marvelous, complex Barolo loaded with personality as well as potential. As always, Scavino captures one of the darker shades this famous site is capable of. I don't see the 2009 being one of the most ageworthy vintages, but in exchange readers will find a wine that will require minimum time in the cellar.
About the Producer
Paolo Scavino is an estate in Barolo known for its polished, elegant red wines from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The estate owns 23 hectares (57 acres) entirely within Barolo with parcels in 19 different cru vineyards in all but three of the Barolo communes. The range of nine Barolo wines is led by the Bric Dël Fiasc (from the Fiasco cru in Castiglione Falletto, and produced in both standard and Riserva bottlings), the Cannubi, and the Riserva Rocche dell'Annunziata which is aged for an additional year both in large casks and in bottle, and is sourced from a cru vineyard in La Morra. The portfolio of red wines also includes a Langhe Nebbiolo, two Barbera d'Alba wines, a Dolcetto d'Alba, and a Vino Rosso blended from the younger vines grown on the estate. The Langhe Sorriso is Paulo Scavino's key white wine made from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. The company was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falleto by Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo. Enrico Scavino has been working in the winery since the age of ten, beginning in 1951. He now runs his estate with his daughters, who are the fourth generation.
