Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014
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Garnet-red in color with ruby reflections. Intense perfume with clean scent of roses, vanilla, licorice, spices and toasted oak. Gentle notes of absinthe. The flavor is full and elegant, good-bodied and austere with recurring olfactory sensations. The spicy note and the hints of wood blend perfectly.
The wine is the perfect accompaniment to the traditional pasta of the Langhe, the dishes of red meats, stews, braised meats and game. Cheese of sheep’s milk and goat’s milk and aged cheeses.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: 2014 Marchesi di Barolo Cannubi is magnificently built and firm on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas of black fruit and a potpourri of savory spices. Give it time in the cellar and pair it with traditional Langhe egg pasta and wild mushrooms. (Tasted: February 21, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
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James Suckling
Cannubi in great form here. Plenty of fragrance, as well as aromas and flavors of spice-coated red cherries with oak adding further interest. The palate has a supple, suave feel to it. Really cruises smoothly into the finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This is one of three single-vineyard expressions from Marchesi di Barolo. The 2014 Barolo Cannubi shows rich and dark color saturation with pretty ruby highlights. That color comes from the well-draining soils of Cannubi that help to concentrate the wine's elegant appearance, aromas and flavors. There is balance and harmony in this vintage, especially where those bright berry aromas are concerned, and the mouthfeel is polished and compact.
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A lighter style, revealing a core of black cherry, plum, white pepper and leafy, eucalyptus flavors. Finishes long and harmonious, with pointed tannins and fresh acidity. Best from 2021 through 2035.
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