From the heart of Barolo. From the heart of the village of Barolo the sinuous Cannubi hill stretches northwards, with vineyards on the east and west sides. From a south-east facing part of the hill, historically called Cannubi Boschis, this Barolo ALESTE is born, which brilliantly displays Nebbiolo’s regal character. The site possesses a moderately compact marl soil with a microclimate that surprises every year for the transparency of its expression. Fruit of Experience. In the hierarchy of Barolo, Cannubi Boschis is precious. We have proudly cultivated it and made its wines since 1985; with the certainty of its unique and extraordinary productive potential. Until 2012, the wine was called Barolo Cannubi Boschis; since 2013 it has been renamed Barolo ALESTE - Luciano dedicated this wine to his grand-children, Alessia and Stefano. In every vintage it is a wine that can age effortlessly. Typically, it gives its greatest expression after years of patience. We know that only with slow and silent evolution does Nebbiolo reveal its best character. Thus, our Barolo ALESTE is part of the “sibi et paucis” project.
Grape Varietals:
100% Nebbiolo
Tasting Notes:
In the complex 2014 vintage, the sites on the Cannubi hill performed particularly well if cultivated in the correct way. The Barolo Aleste 2014 shows that even under dreary spring and summer conditions, this site can produce excellent Barolo when cultivated with a knowing and sensitive hand. The nose is fruit driven, with red and black cherries, plums and raspberry-rhubarb aromas, followed by an elegant and delicate palate. The lift in the aromatic profile is excellent, and the palate follows with good structure ad fresh acidity and mineral elements. The finish is long, sweetly tannic and lingering, and augurs a long life ahead of it.
96 Points - Falstaff
96 Points - James Suckling
95 Points - Kerin O'Keefe
95 Points - Wine Advocate
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
94 Points - Wine&Spirits
93 Points - Wine Spectator
93 Points - Vinous
93 Points - Decanter
