This is the second year that this wine is produce. It replaces the celebrated Barolo Brunate that was discontinued because Elio Altare lost his lease on that vineyard. The 2012 Barolo Cannubi is characterized by a firm tannic structure that leaves its impact on the palate. That firm structure is enhanced by bright cherry fruit, tar, cola and licorice. The Cannubi cru suffered damage in 2012 with two important hailstorms during the summer. Elio Altare got his anti-hail nets up after the first storm and was protected by the time the second one hit. I'd put this wine aside for a few extra years to allow that tannin to fully integrate.