The 1999 Barolo Cannubi Boschis is from the vineyard which helped this producer make his name, and over the last 20 years it has been the appellation’s outstanding Barolo from the cru. A fresh garnet with the classic elegant nose of Cannubi – roses, cinnamon, licorice, and minerals, it possesses superbly stylish flavors, a velvet texture, a perfect balance of concentration and suppleness, and exemplary overall harmony, all the signature of this producer’s work. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

Beautiful and complex nose of berry and flowers, offering notes of meat and dried spices. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins and a long, rich finish.—'99 Piedmont blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 1,080 cases made, 175 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add