E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2017 (750ML)

96 WI / 96 JS / 95 WA / 95 VM

The 2017 E. Pira & Figli Barolo Cannubi is made by the charismatic Chiara Boschis. She is a firm believer in organic practices in the vineyard and the winery is certified organic. In this Barolo the quality and special character of the warmer, sandier soils and southern exposure of the Canubbi vineyard seems to shine bright. The wine is exuberant, warm and inviting with a texture like melted butter and super-fine, integrated tannins. It is a wine that feels perfectly at ease with itself and harmonious, punctuated by little fine, sandy, dry tannins on the finish and with a lovely nose like walking into a garden of flowers. Beautiful, super-elegant and harmonious. - Susan Hulme, Wine Independent

Plums and ripe strawberries with some crushed-stone undertones. Full-bodied and layered with round, rich tannins and an intensely fruity finish. But then, some fine tannins that are cashmere-like. A little tight at the end. From organically grown grapes. Drink after 2024.--James Suckling

Chiara Boschis is a historic proponent of organic farming, and she lobbied to make the entire Cannubi cru a certified organic vineyard. Her 2017 Barolo Cannubi shows terrific balance and clean intensity in a vintage that presented quite a few challenges across the appellation due to the heat and drought, along with other issues such as an unexpected frost in April, but that caused the biggest damage to the lowest elevations. The Cannubi is less overtly fruity than the blended Via Nuova or the Mosconi. Instead, it has a more prominent saline imprint with mineral and crushed limestone. However, the quality of the tannins in this release is superior and silkier, and that added structure and focus give the Cannubi the longest drinking window in my opinion of these three new releases. 4,000 bottles were produced.--Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

The Barolo Cannubi is absolutely gorgeous in 2017. Hot and brutally dry conditions notwithstanding, the Cannubi is creamy and sensual in the glass, with impeccable balance, soft, racy edges and tons of allure. It is easily one of the most sensual, compelling Barolos of the year. Ripe dark red/purplish fruit, spice, mint and cedar meld into the beautifully textured, resonant finish. I am so impressed with the wine's freshness. Perhaps the anti-hail netting helped keep some shade on the fruit. What a wine.--Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media