- Nebbiolo from a 0.7 hectare plot within the Cannubi vineyard
- Total vineyard spans approximately 2.5 hectares and is situated at 300 meters in the village of Barolo
- South/southwest facing vines
- Well-draining sandy clay marl soil with Sant’Agata limestone
- Fermentation in stainless steel with frequent pumping over
- Aged in lightly toasted French oak (1/3 new, 1/3 second use, 1/3 three+ uses) for 24 months before aging an additional year in bottle
- 3,330 bottles produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-PCB-20-18 | 6/750ml |
| Magnum | IT-PCB-20-18M | 6/1500ml |
| 5L/6L (Methuselah) | IT-PCB-20-18U | 1/5000ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2022-06-23
"The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2018 Barolo Cannubi is a lovely wine with a classic playlist of true Nebbiolo aromas. This certified organic wine exhibits wild berry, rose, dried lilac and an earthy touch of white truffle. However, the floral aromas and the lifted fruit are the protagonists in this balanced expression. Chiara farms less than one hectare (just over 6,000 square meters) in the celebrated Cannubi MGA with ancient calcareous clay soils from the Miocene era. Production is limited to 3,594 bottles. This is one of the best wines of the vintage."
WinesCritic.com
Score
96
Date
2022-02-09
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2022-09-01
"Elegant and seamless for such a young red, exhibiting rose, cherry, mint, menthol and mineral flavors. Firm yet balanced and long, with echoes of cherry and menthol on the saline finish. Best from 2025 through 2042. "
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-02-08
"Deep and seductive on the nose and palate with crushed red berries and a soft mineral base. Full-bodied with very silky tannins that are already melded into the wine. More linear, drinkable quality to this in 2018. From organically grown grapes. Compact and delicious even now, but better with another year in bottle."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2022-02-04
"The 2018 Barolo Cannubi is soft, open-knit and gracious, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Silky contours and pliant fruit add to its appeal and overall immediacy. The 2018 is a real charmer. It's understated personality will be easy to appreciate upon release. Sweet red cherry, cinnamon, mint, cedar and dried rose petal linger nicely, with pretty sweet floral notes that continue to open over time."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2023-01-13
"A touch more balsamic than the 2019 Cannubi with cool, sweet red fruit and a touch of minty oak. Fresh, gentle and juicy red fruit with elegant tannins that gently stick to the palate. Everything is elegant about this wine. (WS)"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-01-17
"Nervy and complex nose with excellent depth. Oranges, nutmeg, steel, mineral and a touch of white pepper and oyster shell. Broad and expansive on the palate with very structured, chalky tannins that extend to a lengthy, mineral finish. Long and youthful. From organically grown grapes. Can drink now, but better from 2027."
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2024-04-04
"The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2020 Barolo Cannubi is a fine and delicate wine, although there is a little more grit and richness in this warm vintage. The quality of the fruit is exceptional, especially its crisp ripeness. Dark cherry, blackcurrant, rose blossom, pink pepper and white limestone add considerable high-toned notes. The freshness is great and the fruit stays juicy, fueling a long, elegant finish. Only 4,000 bottles were made."
2020
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2024-05-15
"Notes of crushed rocks leap from the 2020 Barolo Cannubi, which is vinified exactly the same way, but the terroir really shows its face in this wine. Offering exuberant aromas of ripe, fresh black raspberries and pure cherry candies, the palate is rich in its structure, with ripe tannins and broad shoulders, but it remains light on its feet, with loads of purity and a generous, elegant nature. Hold it another year and drink over the coming 15 or more years. It has loads to offer."
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
96
Date
2024-10-16
"A well of pure cherry bubbles up in this red, complemented by rose, strawberry, mineral, wet pine and underbrush aromas and flavors. Though exuding finesse, this is layered with chalky tannins, yet still extends with a kaleidoscope of red fruit, mineral and savory notes on the long finish. Best from 2028 through 2046. From Italy.—B.S."
2020
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2024-05-21
"The talented Chiara Boschis has produced a gem from this cru in 2020. Fermented in stainless steel with multiple punchdowns per day (but no submerged cap), it's then racked off early and aged for 24 months in 30% new French oak barrels. Pure mint and liquorice scents with deep dried cherry, leather and blood orange notes. Very elegant with great persistence and a classic finish."
2020
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Cannubi is elegant, silky and nuanced. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, cinnamon and orange peel lend notable aromatic presence to this mid-weight, understated Barolo. All the elements are nicely balanced throughout. The 2020 is a pretty wine, but this a lighter style, even for Cannubi. The lighter body makes the tannins feel a touch austere. It will be interesting to see how this develops."
2020
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5+
Date
2025-01-21
"Just mid ruby. Exciting, perfumed raspberry nose with a whisper of complex oak and a layer of mace and peppercorns. Sappy raspberry fruit with fine, gravelly tannins. Great freshness, elegance and precision. (WS) 14.5%"
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
98
Date
2023-08-24
"I had the chance to walk the Cannubi vineyard with Chiara Boschis this past fall. You really don't get a sense of how steep the inclines are and how powdery the soils are until you are there, struggling with each difficult step. She navigates the difficult terrain effortlessly. The 2019 Barolo Cannubi shows an etched or three-dimensional quality with sharp fruit flavors, blue flower and chalky stone. There were some weather extremes during the growing season, but everything balanced out in the end. Phenolic ripeness was easily achieved. Chiara Boschis describes 2019 as a cross between 2016 and 2017. In her portfolio, Via Nuova is the classic Barolo, Mosconi has the power and Cannubi shows the finesse of Nebbiolo."
2019
Vinous
Score
97
Date
2023-01-10
"The 2019 Barolo Cannubi is flat-out stunning. Rich and beautifully textured, the 2019 dazzles from start to finish. Freshly cut flowers, mint, crushed red berry fruit, orange peel, salt and dried herbs are some of the many notes that grace this exquisite, wonderfully nuanced Barolo from Chiara Boschis. Sweet floral and spice overtones build into the finish. The precision here is unreal. Aging in cask works so well here. What a wine!"
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2023-05-04
"The 2019 Barolo Cannubi is red-fruited and elegant, with a sweet perfume of red berries, candied roses, fresh leather, and dusty earth. It is medium-bodied and has a linear structure, with notes of ripe orange, a touch of incense, and raspberry easing through the arch, fine and approachable tannins, and a long, elegant finish. Drink 2024-2044."
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
96
Date
2023-10-25
"A red of depth and opulence, with black cherry and blackberry fruit accented by earth, green olive tapenade, green tea and tobacco flavors. Complex, with considerable power and length, this will require a bit more time to integrate than its peers. Best from 2027 through 2046. ‡B.S."
2019
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-07-28
"A very refined yet structured Cannubi with fine tannins that spread across the palate. Medium body with lovely succulent fruit of plums, berries and cedar. Persistent finish with citrus undertones in the aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. Drink after 2027."
2019
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2023-01-13
"Lustrous. Very pretty nose of cherry and ripe raspberry with minerally, chalky notes and hints of oatmeal, but ever so subtle. Purity, elegance and fullness on the palate. Long, fresh, precise, raspberry finish with long and fine tannic grip. Gorgeous fragrance on the finish. (WS)"
2017
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2021-02-14
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2021-06-17
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2021-09-01
2016
Vinous
Score
98
Date
2020-02-13
2016
Wine Advocate
Score
98
Date
2020-07-23
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
96
Date
2020-10-28