Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barolo Cannubi 2017

Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barolo Cannubi 2017 is a sensual, polished, and beautifully expressive Italian red wine that highlights the signature aromatic elegance of one of Barolo’s most revered vineyard sites. Sourced from the historic, sand-heavy soils of the Cannubi hill, this 100% Nebbiolo pours an appealing translucent garnet-ruby red in the glass. The highly expressive nose opens with a classic, high-toned bouquet of sweet dried cherries, fresh cranberries, and crushed rose petals, complexly layered with nuanced undertones of mint, chalky minerals, sweet pipe tobacco, and warm baking spices. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied Barolo counterbalances the naturally hot, dry conditions of the 2017 vintage with striking grace and poise. A delicious core of fleshy red fruit, plum pit, and pomegranate is tightly woven with a vibrant vein of natural acidity and fine-grained, chalky mountain tannins that add structure without feeling overly hard. Displaying an open-knit yet sophisticated framework, it glides gracefully across the tongue into a long, flavorful, and dry finish defined by lingering echoes of tar, wild herbs, and orange peel.

Food Pairing: Pairs spectacularly with grilled rosemary lamb chops, slow-braised wild boar ragût, roasted duck breast, pan-seared veal chops, or an earthy truffle risotto.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate