The Elio Altare 2017 Barolo Cannubi is emerging as a top wine from this celebrated estate even though its first year of production was as recent as 2011. The Cannubi shows an extra level of finesse and pedigree that is fundamentally specific to this site, and of course, it takes a winemaker with vision to pull out the best and most nuanced side of this celebrated cru. This hot-vintage expression is especially impressive. Despite the high 15% alcohol content, the wine remains forever smooth and silky. Silvia Altare, and her dad Elio in a second degree, take ownership of this success.

Succulent cherry and plum fruit is framed by vanilla and toasty oak in this sleek, expressive red. Hints of tea, hay and tobacco add complexity as this winds down gracefully on the long finish. Firmly structured, with well-integrated tannins. Best from 2024 through 2042. 125 cases made, 38 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add