# Cannubi (Pico Maccario)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Pico Maccario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pico-maccario.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pico-maccario-cannubi).

- **Producer:** Pico Maccario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cannubi
- **Soil:** The Cannubi soil is unique because it is where the soils of two different geological eras meet, characterizing the various Crus of the denomination. The union of Tortonian and Helvetian calcareous marls made it so famous it became Italy's first Cru in 1752.
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Harvest:** Harvested in the second week of October. Grapes hand harvested and carefully selected in the vineyard.
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** Further grape control and gentle crushing/destemming. Vinification in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28-30 C. Maceration for about 15 days with frequent punching down and gentle pumping over. Aged in fine French oak tonneaux for 18-20 months, plus further ageing in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential more than 8 years. Formats: 0.75 l, 1.5 l, 3 l. Closure: technical cork.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A Barolo DOCG from the historic Cannubi cru, Italy's first recognized Cru (1752), made from 100% Nebbiolo and aged 18-20 months in French oak tonneaux.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant garnet red color. The bouquet is rich in ripe red fruit and red and violet flowers, with spicy and tobacco notes on the finish that evolve and intensify with time.