Red

Cannubi

By Tenuta Carretta, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Tenuta Carretta Cannubi

A Barolo from the Cannubi hill, the estate's vineyards there being planted on Tortonian sand and marl soils, aged at least 36 months.

Tasting notes

Deep garnet red. Decisive aromas of rose and ripe fruit, then liquorice, cocoa and spices with notes of citrus. Structured, with acidic-tannic balance and elegance.

Pairs well with

Excellent with rich first courses and hearty main courses such as red and braised meats, game and ripe cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Cannubi
Production area
Barolo
Soil
Mainly Tortonian, rich in sand and marl with a good proportion of limestone (Sant'Agata Fossili marl)
Vineyard planting
2.50 hectares; 70 q/ha; first vintage 1961
Vinification
Fermentation with submerged cap maceration lasts 15 to 20 days at 28 °C. Aged first in oak tonneau, then in large barrels for at least 24 months, then bottled and aged further; at least 36 months in total.
Serving temperature
18 to 20 °C

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