Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi 2018 (750ML)

95 WA / 95 JS / 95 KO / 95 WI / 94 WS

Packaged with a black label, the Paolo Scavino 2018 Barolo Cannubi (with 3,000 bottles released) opens to a delicate and luminous appearance with lifted aromas wild rose, lilac, wild berry and crushed stone. The wine shows great depth and complexity compared to some of the more subdued wines found in this vintage. This is one for the cellar. -Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

Very floral nose with bright red berries, some cedary oak and and an exotic hint of musk. Medium-to full-bodied with intense, spicy fruit flavors against a backdrop of lightly firm and lightly grainy tannins that together produce surprising length. Well poised and showing good pedigree, despite the difficult vintage. This will age nicely, but is great to taste now. Try from 2025- James Suckling

Wild herb, iris, red berry and oak-driven spice aromas come to the forefront. Full-bodied but with so much finesse it seems almost weightless, the taut, tense palate features ripe Morello cherry, raspberry compote, coconut and licorice before closing on a hint of espresso. Tightly knit, close-grained tannins provide firm support while bright acidity keeps it vibrant. Drink 2028–2038. Kerin O’Keefe

The 2018 Paolo Scavino Cannubi has sweetly fragrant aromas of wildflowers and wild herbs. The oak is very well integrated into the soft, round, body of the wine which has very fine, sandy-textured tannins and lots of juicy freshness on the finish. This is another very beautiful expression of the Cannubi vineyard. It is harmonious with a warm, friendly character. Depending on how you like to drink your wines, keep for one year at least and drink for up to 25.-Susan Hulme, Wine Independent

This Barolo is marked by a combination of cherry, menthol, leather and spice flavors. Verges on rich, yet is solidly built, displaying tar and tobacco accents on the firm, dry finish. Balanced and long. Best from 2026 through 2043.-Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

The 2018 Barolo Cannubi is attractive and also rather understated in this vintage. Crushed flowers, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dark cherry are nicely lifted. The Cannubi is quite pretty, but also a touch on the ethereal side, as many Barolos are in 2018.-Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media