Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Damilano
Label Name:
 
Barolo Riserva Cannubi 1752
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Cannubi), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo 100%
Method:
 
Fermented ~20 days with ~30 days submerged-cap maceration; aged about five years in large oak casks (riserva) and further bottle aging before release.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-17
Tasting Note:
 
Dense garnet Nebbiolo with violet, cherry and plum, spice, licorice, cocoa, leather and tobacco; truffle and forest-floor hints, full-bodied, velvety texture and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: tajarin or ravioli, braised beef, osso buco, roast red meats, game, aged cheeses and truffle dishes. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted pork (char siu), Korean barbecue (galbi), Szechuan beef or rich beef rendangs.
Vineyard Info:
 
Damilano family estate; Riserva sourced from ~2 hectares in the historic Cannubi cru with vines ~50–70 years old; ‘1752’ made as a dedicated Riserva since 2008.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 100/100 (2016). Wine Spectator 95. Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94. Other merchant scores vary (e. g. , Winebow listings)