Marchesi di Barolo Cannubi 2019 750ml

94 James Suckling Beautiful perfumes and fresh flowers come out of the glass with undertones of sandalwood. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins and a polished and seductive finish. Drinkable but better with a few years of bottle age. 

93 Jeb Dunnuck Deep ruby red-hued, the 2019 Barolo Cannubi is ripe and inviting on the nose, with notes of black raspberry preserve, sweet lavender, balsamic herbs, and crushed rosemary. It retains nice freshness on the palate and offers similar velvety tannins and an even freshness of acidity. A clean red with good length, I really like where this is now. D

93 Wine Spectator Though marked by new oak, this red also boasts generous cherry and raspberry fruit, with hints of eucalyptus and tar. Elegant overall, yet will need time to absorb the oak. Vanilla-tinged finish. 

92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2019 Barolo Cannubi is another wine in this series that feels weighed down by oak, making it more difficult to recognize the delicate nuances of site, especially for a wine born in one of the most celebrated vineyards in Italy. Cannubi shows floral tones and crushed limestone, but just like Sarmassa and Coste di Rose (the two other special selections in a tall bottle with the light blue capsule), there is a lot of cinnamon and toasted spice to distract you.

91 Wine Enthusiast Spiced cherries macerating in their juices with candied roses and cedar aromas fill the glass of this forward and generous Barolo. Fruit of the forest preserves with licorice, anise and clove drive the palate as rounded tannins offer a generosity and approachability to the wine today. 

Bottle size: 750ml

Choosing Marchesi di Barolo Cannubi 2019

With 94 points from James Suckling, 93 from Jeb Dunnuck, 93 from Wine Spectator, 92 from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and 91 from Wine Enthusiast, this Cannubi offers several perspectives on its character. The reviews describe floral aromas, cherry and raspberry fruit, herbal nuances and fine-to-velvety tannins, alongside a noticeable oak influence.

What to expect

A medium- to full-bodied red with fragrance as well as structure. Look for flowers and red berries alongside cedar, sandalwood and toasted spice. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys layered, savory reds rather than choosing solely for soft fruit flavors. Reviewers differ on how well the oak is integrated, an important consideration if you prefer less oak-driven wines.

Food pairings

Braised beef or lamb ragù over pappardelle would be my first choices: their richness provides a satisfying partner for the wine’s tannins, while savory herbs connect with its aromatic character. For a vegetarian pairing, try porcini risotto, whose earthy flavors complement the herbal and savory notes without needing a heavy tomato sauce.

Why choose this bottle?

Choose it for a leisurely dinner where the wine has room to be part of the conversation. Its combination of floral detail, fruit, structure and oak will appeal most to someone who enjoys exploring a wine throughout a meal. The existing reviews offer differing views on readiness, so an exact drinking window should be checked against current vintage guidance.