KERIN O’KEEFE 96 POINTS – “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… Abv: 14.5% Kerin O’Keefe May 2025 ©kerinokeefe.com”
As with all young, classic Barolos, leave this in the decanter for a few hours, but it will be a little more open in a few years, and best starting around the 8 to 10-year mark.
