Red

Cannubi Riserva

By Michele Chiarlo, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Michele Chiarlo Cannubi Riserva

Riserva of the Cannubi parcel, released at least 6 years after harvest and made only in exceptional vintages. Available in 0.75, 1.5 and 3 l.

Tasting notes

Colour: Bright garnet red of great depth; Nose: Extraordinary complexity and elegance with red berries, withered rose petals, liquorice, rhubarb, gentian and fine sweet spice, typical of the cru; Palate: Excellent structure with silky tannins and perfect harmony; very long, fresh finish

Pairs well with

Tagliolini with porcini, agnolotti, braised meat, well-aged cheese

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG Riserva
Grape
Nebbiolo
Cru / vineyard
Cannubi
Production area
Cannubi, Barolo (about 1 ha, owned since 1989)
Soil
A mixture of Tortonian and Helvetian calcareous marl, basic pH, over 30% sand, poor in organic matter and rich in microelements such as iron and magnesium
Exposure
South, south-west; 240 m
Vineyard planting
Planted 1958-1990; terraced with grassed banks
Vinification
Fermented in oak vats with 30 days of maceration on the skins and gentle pumping over at 30-27 C; malolactic fermentation. At least 6 years before release: 3 years in medium-sized oak casks, the rest in bottle.
Serving temperature
18 C

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