96 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Showing precision and finesse, the Francesco Rinaldi 2021 Cannubi is all about racy tension and class. It opens with heady scents of wild red berry, dog rose, camphor and a potpourri of exotic dark spice. Linear and elegantly structured, the compelling palate delivers succulent Morello cherry, pomegranate, licorice, cinnamon and menthol alongside a backbone of refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced and energized. Youthfully austere, give this time as the best is yet to come. Drink: 2031–2046. (May 2025)"
96 points Aldo Fiordelli (JamesSuckling.com): "A restrained wine full of elegance and subtlety. Red and black cherry, sweet violet, earth and licorice aromas unfold in the glass. Full-bodied, it shows density, concentration, crisp acidity and a minty aftertaste. This is not ready to drink. Try from 2027. (4/17/25)"
95 points/'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast: "To understand Barolo's magic, start here. From one of the most historic producers working Piedmont's most celebrated hill, this is textbook Nebbiolo at its finest. Cannubi's sandy soils deliver their signature aromatics, crushed rose petals, wild berries, and that haunting truffle note that's unique to these slopes. Almost musical movement across the palate builds from delicate floral notes to deeper layers of spice and earth, unified by those noble Barolo tannins. A wine that whispers rather than shouts, exemplifying the reverence of Cannubi since the 1700s. A masterclass in traditional Barolo that will age gracefully for decades. Drink now-beyond 2050. (Dec 2025)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Barolo Cannubi marries sensuality and power. Crushed rose petal, macerated cherry, leather, incense and pipe tobacco are suggestive of Cannubi's beguiling qualities until potent tannins hit the mid-palate and finish. Readers should plan on being patient, as the 2021 is going to require a number of years to be at its most inviting. There's a lot of wine here. Drink: 2028-2041. (Sep 2025)"
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Francesco Rinaldi & Figli is privileged to farm 2.5 hectares of vines in the celebrated Cannubi MGA. With a long fermentation and extended maceration in Slavonian oak and three years of oak aging, the 2021 Barolo Cannubi comes out of the gate with integrated tannins and softened primary flavors of redcurrant, pressed violets and fine spice. The flavors are nicely meshed together, giving this wine a mid-weight and open-knit disposition. Drink: 2026-2040. (Jun 2025)"
94 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Deep red. Herbs, balsamic oils, red and black cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Doesn’t strike me as quite as deep as their 2020, but this is still a very nice expression of Cannubi Boschis. Closes a little broad and diffuse. Drinking window: 2028-2040. (May 2025)"
96 points Aldo Fiordelli (JamesSuckling.com): "A restrained wine full of elegance and subtlety. Red and black cherry, sweet violet, earth and licorice aromas unfold in the glass. Full-bodied, it shows density, concentration, crisp acidity and a minty aftertaste. This is not ready to drink. Try from 2027. (4/17/25)"
95 points/'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast: "To understand Barolo's magic, start here. From one of the most historic producers working Piedmont's most celebrated hill, this is textbook Nebbiolo at its finest. Cannubi's sandy soils deliver their signature aromatics, crushed rose petals, wild berries, and that haunting truffle note that's unique to these slopes. Almost musical movement across the palate builds from delicate floral notes to deeper layers of spice and earth, unified by those noble Barolo tannins. A wine that whispers rather than shouts, exemplifying the reverence of Cannubi since the 1700s. A masterclass in traditional Barolo that will age gracefully for decades. Drink now-beyond 2050. (Dec 2025)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Barolo Cannubi marries sensuality and power. Crushed rose petal, macerated cherry, leather, incense and pipe tobacco are suggestive of Cannubi's beguiling qualities until potent tannins hit the mid-palate and finish. Readers should plan on being patient, as the 2021 is going to require a number of years to be at its most inviting. There's a lot of wine here. Drink: 2028-2041. (Sep 2025)"
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Francesco Rinaldi & Figli is privileged to farm 2.5 hectares of vines in the celebrated Cannubi MGA. With a long fermentation and extended maceration in Slavonian oak and three years of oak aging, the 2021 Barolo Cannubi comes out of the gate with integrated tannins and softened primary flavors of redcurrant, pressed violets and fine spice. The flavors are nicely meshed together, giving this wine a mid-weight and open-knit disposition. Drink: 2026-2040. (Jun 2025)"
94 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Deep red. Herbs, balsamic oils, red and black cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Doesn’t strike me as quite as deep as their 2020, but this is still a very nice expression of Cannubi Boschis. Closes a little broad and diffuse. Drinking window: 2028-2040. (May 2025)"
| Product SKU | 356747 |
| Producer | Rinaldi/Francesco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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