Colour: lively garnet red of excellent density and luminosity
Aroma: intense, aristocratic and superb persistence, notes of blackcurrants, liquorice, cinnamon,mint and tobacco
Taste: elegant and seductive,with great structure and a silky texture; this celebrated crus is noted for its extraordinary completeness and personality
Forest floor, mature plum, new leather and game mingle with a floral scent of iris. Showing an attractive combination of earthiness and elegance, the savory, enveloping palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, truffle and white pepper alongside chewy, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and youthfully tense. Drink 2024-2036. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 96 points
Showing the austerity and nobility that defines this vineyard site, the Michele Chiarlo 2016 Barolo Cannubi offers pretty concentration and a velvety texture that is accented by savory tones of red currant, spice, balsam herb and dark tar or licorice. There is a pretty mineral note, but it is very subtle and offers an unexpected pinch of salinity once it is revealed. The loose, sandy soils of Cannubi always render an extra notch of flavor concentration, and you get this especially well in this classic 2016 vintage. This wine will start to be more accessible some eight to 10 years after the harvest. - Robert Parker 96 points
