Damilano - Barolo Riserva Cannubi « 1752 » 2017

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Here we go. This bottle raises the bar for the Damilano family in what was a challenging vintage due to heat and dry growing conditions. The 2017 Barolo Riserva Cannubi 1752 is a limited release of 6,000 bottles. This wine shows purpose and character, and it gets it right despite the adverse growing conditions. It shows a darker color and concentration with medium-plus richness. I can get behind this wine thanks to its focus, elegance and muscle power. It does, however, need more time.

James Suckling

This is so floral. It’s like smelling a huge bunch of roses. Then there’s fresh, ripe fruit with raspberry, strawberry, licorice and black truffle undertones. Full-bodied and very structured, with superb tannins that are broad and integrated already. Shows the ripeness of the vintage, but at the same time freshness. Big yet balanced. Excellent tannins give this tension and focus. More open than the superb 2015 and 2016. 30% whole bunch fermentation with natural yeast. Five years in a single Stockinger cask of 50 hectoliters. Two years in bottle before release. Try after 2028, but already so gorgeous.

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