The 2020 Barolo Cannubi is all class. Floral, soaring aromatics meld into a core of dark, red-toned fruit. Medium in body and nuanced, with plenty of youthful tannin, the 2020 sizzles with energy and all the classicism that is such a signature of this site, all amplified by an approach at Altare today that marries textural richness with vibrancy. Today, the Cannubi is the most reticent of the 2020 Altare Barolos—probably a good sign for its future.
96 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2024)
The Elio Altare 2020 Barolo Cannubi takes a modernist approach to the MGA with some oak spice, tar and licorice that surrounds firm, crisp cherry and red fruit. There is a combination of fruit and oak spice that gives this wine staying power, texture and lift and then folds over the palate with richness and pretty volume. It ages in barrique for 24 months with 20% new oak. A mere 1,400 bottles were created.
95 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Apr 2024)
Plum, cherry, sandalwood, vanilla and toasty oak flavors meld into the rich texture of this mellow red. Broad on the palate, with terrific balance and a lingering aftertaste of fruit and sweet spices. Leaves you with a burst of black pepper. Best from 2028 through 2045. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.
94 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Feb 2025)
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