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

A firmly structured red, featuring cherry, floral, leather, bouillon and underbrush flavors. A tar note creeps in as this gets denser and more powerful on the finish. Balanced toward the tannins for now, so be patient. Best from 2016 through 2026. 180 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add