COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Az. Agr. Virna di Borgogno
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Cannubi from Az. Agr. Virna di Borgogno is a distinguished wine from the renowned Cannubi vineyard, a site with historical significance in the Barolo appellation. The vineyard's unique geological makeup contributes to the wine's complexity. Virna Borgogno, a pioneering female enologist, leads the estate, upholding a family legacy of winemaking that dates back centuries. The 2019 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season in Piedmont, yielding wines with good structure.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€80
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cannubi is the oldest documented vineyard in Barolo, mentioned in records from the 1700s.
Fact 02
Virna Borgogno was the first woman in Italy to earn a degree in enology.
Fact 03
The vineyard's unique terroir is shaped by the meeting of two distinct geological zones.
Fact 04
This wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo, the noble grape of Barolo.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Cannubi begins with organically farmed Nebbiolo grapes from old vines. Fermentation is spontaneous, using indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, followed by an extended maceration period with the grape skins. The wine then undergoes a lengthy aging process, typically involving 18 months in a mix of tonneaux and large Slavonian oak casks. Further refinement occurs in cement tanks and then in the bottle before release, allowing the wine to develop its full potential.
