Chiara Boschis (Pira), Barolo Cannubi Vintage:2016 sweet almond

sweet almond

Long-time winemaker Guido Rivella keeps a much lower profile

spices and graphite on the nose

with an elegantly textural attack and a creamy core of fruit that's underpinned by a bright but nicely integrated spine of acidity

spartan personality

Chiara Boschis (Pira), Barolo Cannubi Vintage:2016 sweet almondDeep, bright ruby red. Sweet, spicy aromas of redcurrant and plum. Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling, but the plummy fruit and spicy wood appear to be nicely integrated, with the result that the wine is not at all overly oaky. Rather silky texture. Finishes with big, ripe tannins that spread out to coat the palate. Stephen Tanzer