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Barolo Cannubi DOCG wine — Luigi Einaudi winery — Dionysus
RedBaroloDOCG

Barolo Cannubi DOCG

by Luigi Einaudi · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Luigi EinaudiPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from a plot of just over 2.5 hectares in the Cannubi cru in Cuneo, acquired from Fratelli Gancia. The vineyards lie at 220 metres above sea level, with southern and south-eastern exposures. Their soils consist of grey-white marl rich in sand. The vines were planted in 1962, 1991 and 2002.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel and concrete tanks at 29–31 °C, with 22–25 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation begins after alcoholic fermentation is complete.

Ageing

The wine spends several months in oak barrels, followed by an extended period of maturation in bottle in the winery’s cellars.

Tasting profile

The wine has richness and depth without feeling heavy. Its bouquet is vivid, while the palate is balanced and elegant.