Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: rose, vanilla, spice, toasted oak

Palate: full, austere, soft tannin

From the legendary Cannubi hill, a ruby-garnet Barolo with intense rose, vanilla, spice and toasted oak over a full, elegant and austere palate with soft, enveloping tannins.

What it pairs with

  • Egg pasta with ragu
    Traditional tajarin matches the wine's structure.
  • Brasato al Barolo
    Braised beef meets the cru's austere depth.
  • Aged cheese
    Hard cheese frames the rose and spice.

How to serve Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Egg pasta with ragu, Brasato al Barolo, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cannubi is the most famous hill in Barolo, and Marchesi di Barolo, rooted in the cellars where the modern style was shaped, makes a benchmark Barolo from it.

  1. 1960: Marchesi di Barolo bottles its Cannubi cru Barolo

Facts

Producer
Marchesi di Barolo · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 70 to 130 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 35 from vintage
First vintage
1960

Frequently asked about Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi

What does Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi taste like?

On the nose, rose, vanilla, spice, toasted oak. On the palate, full, austere, soft tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the legendary Cannubi hill, a ruby-garnet Barolo with intense rose, vanilla, spice and toasted oak over a full, elegant and austere palate with soft, enveloping tannins.

When should I drink Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi?

Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi?

Egg pasta with ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Brasato al Barolo and Aged cheese. Traditional tajarin matches the wine's structure.

What grapes are in Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.

Tags

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