2000 Barolo Cannubi

The 2000 Barolo Cannubi is so fresh and primary it would be virtually impossible to peg in a blind tasting as a 2000. Layers of jammy dark fruit flow from this intense, rich Barolo. The house style speaks more loudly than vineyard character in 2000, but the wine makes up for that with its superb length and superb harmony.

Dark ruby. Like many wines of the vintage, the 2000 is not terribly expressive on the nose. What it lacks in aromatics it makes up for with generous, concentrated flavors of ripe dark cherries and menthol, with much finesse and elegance, though also showing the heat of the vintage. This is drinking beautifully today and should continue to do so for at least another 10 years.

Medium red. Reduced on the nose. Then supple and inviting on the palate, with a silkier texture and more flesh and sweetness than the normale Notes of tar and nuts. Not nearly as vibrant as the 2001 but finishes with sweet, lush tannins and very good length.