2017 Virna Barolo Cannubi [JS95][WA93]

Producer: Virna 
Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 
Varietal: Nebbiolo 
Year: 2017 

James Suckling, 95 Points 

"Extremely aromatic with dried mushrooms, dried flowers, rose stems and sweet strawberries. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins that provide layers and intensity. Extremely long and powerful. Structured Cannubi. Needs three or four years to come together. Try after 2025." 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

"The Virna 2017 Barolo Cannubi is delicate, fine and ultimately defies your expectations of this hot and dry vintage. The wine reveals elegant tones of wild berry, crushed rose, anise, tar, smoke and a spicy touch of licorice. It sports a lean and lightweight fabric that glides slowly and smoothly over the palate. This vintage shows a little less intensity and a more accessible disposition compared to recent past editions." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"With a ruby-red color, the Barolo has a rich bouquet which gradually recalls the scents of roses flows, truffles and wood spice. The palate is at first elegant and refined, then is begins to gain in complexity with air. The long flavors predict a prominent future ahead." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.