The 2000 Barolo Cannubi is so fresh and primary it would be virtually impossible to peg in a blind tasting as a 2000. Layers of jammy dark fruit flow from this intense, rich Barolo. The house style speaks more loudly than vineyard character in 2000, but the wine makes up for that with its superb length and harmony. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030. Enrico Scavino’s 2000s must be considered among the successes of the vintage. At the time, the wines were made with short fermentations lasting just four days, if not a little less. Stylistically the wines are among Scavino’s most modern Baroli. The 2000s won’t appeal to all readers, but there is little question the wines have aged exquisitely. I tasted all of the wines from magnum, but lest readers think that was an overwhelming factor in how these wines showed, the most backward wine was the Cannubi, and it was the only wine I tasted from bottle!

Fabulously perfumed. Rich and soft, with supervelvety tannins and loads of coffee, berry and plum character. Long, long finish. Scavino has a lovely piece of Cannubi right at the top of the best part. And it makes great wines in hot years. Best after 2010. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 250 cases made, 80 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add