Chiara Boschis (Pira), Barolo Cannubi Vintage:2016 with an elegantly textural attack

with an elegantly textural attack and a creamy core of fruit that's underpinned by a bright but nicely integrated spine of acidity

the acidity a little lower than the 2010 and the tannins softer

black and blue fruit profile easily

spartan personality

Chiara Boschis (Pira), Barolo Cannubi Vintage:2016 with an elegantly textural attackDeep, bright ruby red. Sweet, spicy aromas of redcurrant and plum. Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling, but the plummy fruit and spicy wood appear to be nicely integrated, with the result that the wine is not at all overly oaky. Rather silky texture. Finishes with big, ripe tannins that spread out to coat the palate. Stephen Tanzer