($65):  Tenuta Carretta owns a small piece of Cannubi, arguably Barolo’s most famous vineyard.  A youthful Barolo, it delivers a haunting combination of floral elements followed by tarriness.  Paradoxically, it’s delicate, but with a substantial presence.  Its firm tannic structure is appropriate for its age and does not perturb the wine’s harmony and balance.  If you’re a fan of the youthful vigor of Barolo, drink it this winter, but open and decant it a couple of hours before dinner.  My preference is to cellar this Cannubi for another five years.  
93 Michael ApsteinJan 15, 2019