In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
The braise meets the cru's elegant structure. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Damilano Barolo Cannubi
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Damilano, a Barolo family house since 1890, is closely tied to the Cannubi cru, which forms the heart of its range.
- 1997 — Damilano focuses its flagship on the Cannubi cru
Facts
- Producer
- Cantine Damilano
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Damilano Barolo Cannubi
What does Damilano Barolo Cannubi taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Damilano's flagship from the legendary Cannubi hill, the cru most closely associated with the house, a perfumed and elegant traditional Barolo.
When should I drink Damilano Barolo Cannubi?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Damilano Barolo Cannubi?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. The braise meets the cru's elegant structure.
What grapes are in Damilano Barolo Cannubi?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.