Tasting notes

Unlike its sibling the Barolo Cannubi Boschis, the 2021 Barolo Le Vigne is defined by its internal tightness, muscularity and structure, with an overlay of delicate Nebbiolo perfume. 

The nose shows black fruits and licorice, black pepper and earthy mineral notes, with cola nut and subtle oak notes. 

On the palate, this wine is both more tannic and more elegant than its brother - the terroirs from which this wine is made give powerful, ripe tannins to the final wine, and the fruit never seems jammy or overly concentrated.

Fruit balance and acidity are excellent and bode well for long-time aging. 

finish is long and tight with considerable tannins and minerality. 

Ratings for the vintage 2011

Wine Advocate 95 points
James Suckling 98 points
Vinous 96 points
Wine Enthusiast 94 points 
Wine&Spirits 95 points
Falstaff 96 Punkte
I Vini di Veronelli 3 stelle / 95 points
Decanter 93 points
Kerin O'Keefe 94 points

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Evolution of the vintage 2011

2011 was a particular and unique vintage. Early spring was hot and the bud break was approximately 20 days ahead of normal. The season that followed had the same rhythm of anticipating by 20 days the flowering and berry set.

May and June continued hot and the plants remained well ahead of the historical norms for development. Cooler weather in July, accompanied by several rain showers helped mitigate the torrid growth and refresh the thirsty plants. However, a torridly hot second half of August was followed by an equally hot beginning of September; it was called “the warmest September in 150 years.”

The result was exceptionally ripe fruit; if the vineyard work had been too aggressive in reducing yields the results were fruit bombs lacking in structure and freshness. Luciano and Luca were able to anticipate the needs of the vines, never cutting away too much and generally leaving more fruit to help slow the rapid accumulation of sugars.

By mid-September, the onset of lower night-time temperatures mitigated the warmth and allowed the wine to gain an excellent ripe tannin and good color, as well as truly interesting aromatic profile.

Harvest was generally easy but most important was the work done in the vines in previous months.

Harvest took place from October 8^th until 24^th.