Stephen Tanzer's International
Wine Cellar, Nov/Dev 04
Bright red-ruby. Musky, complex nose combines
mocha, menthol, espresso and brown spices, with sexy oak tones. Quite lush and suave
on the palate, with raspberry, brown spice and gamey flavors conveying an enticing,
subtle sweetness. Very silky Barolo, finishing firmly tannic and impressively long.
92 points.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #167, Oct 2006
($96) Chiara Boschis makes two very elegant Barolos from her
holdings in the center of town (I did not taste the 2001 Via Nuova). Although Boschis
prefers to age her Barolos in 100% new oak, the wines are always well-balanced.
While some of the aromas and flavors are those of the modern school, the wine’s
medium weight and structure are decidedly classic. The 2001 Barolo Cannubi, a rich
ruby, presents a complex, multi-dimensional nose of flowers, sweet fruit and toasted
oak. The beautiful 2001 version is classic in every way, revealing layers of sweet
fruit, licorice, tar, mineral and toasted oak flavors, with great length and freshness
on the finish. It is a wine of great class and elegance. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.
93 points.
Wine Spectator, Oct 2005
($90) Wild and funky with an exotic undertone. Full-bodied,
with silky tannins and a long, long finish. Gorgeous and seductive. Best after 2006.
850 cases made. 91 points.
