Paolo Scavino, Barolo, Cannubi 2007

Intense aromas of meat, berries with hints of black truffles. Goes to dried dark fruits. Full body, with intense super polished tannins and a long chewy finish. This is very powerful. Try it after 2014

Good full red. Deep, complex aromas and flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, flowers, tobacco and truffley underbrush. Broad and classic, with superb inner-mouth floral lift and a pronounced crushed rock character. A beautiful expression of Cannubi, with excellent acidity, noble tannins and an extremely long, resounding finish. This fruit was picked at a low pH in 2007, noted Elisa Scavino.

The 2007 Barolo captures the warm, open personality of the vintage in its floral, perfumed fruit. A long, polished finish rounds things out nicely. The 2007 is a touch less exciting and complete than some previous years, but is absolutely delicious today and a great choice for near-term drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2019.