Bottler: Az. Agricola E. Pira & Figli, Via Vittorio Veneto 1, 12060 Barolo / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Deep ruby red with a violet sheen.
Nose
Dark fruit of blackberries, cornelian cherries and plums, accompanied by gentle spice of clove, pepper and nutmeg as well as floral notes of hollyhocks and violet lilac.
Palate
Vibrant red fruit of sour cherries, raspberries and lingonberries, taut acidity, moderate tannins and a crisp, fresh finale with a fruity, gently bitter finish.
Character
A bold, driving Dolcetto – deeply coloured, fresh and inviting to drink; at just 12.5% ABV it is ideal as a lively everyday wine from the hands of a Barolo legend.
Pairing
Rich dishes of every kind – such as pasta with a hearty meat sauce, grilled sausages or a robust hard cheese.
Notes
The grapes grow on diverse soils – calcareous, grey-pink clay soils as well as pebbly sandstones containing calcium carbonate and iron; ageing purely in stainless steel preserves the delicate fruit. The estate has worked exclusively under organic certification since 2014, and Chiara Boschis initiated the Cannubi Bio Project, which persuaded around 80 per cent of the growers in this vineyard site to rethink their approach.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Deep ruby red with a violet sheen – dense and youthful in the glass.
Nose
A textbook Dolcetto: dark fruit of blackberries, cornelian cherries and plums, accompanied by gentle spices – clove, pepper, nutmeg. Floral notes of hollyhocks and violet lilac shimmer in the top notes.
Palate
On the palate, the dark fruit transforms into vibrant red: sour cherries, raspberries and lingonberries set the pace. The taut acidity drives the wine forward, while the moderate tannins remain discreet. Dry, fresh, with a pleasant lift.
Finish
Crisp and fresh, with a fruity, slightly tart aftertaste – the hint of bitter almond typical of Dolcetto in the finale.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come from estate-owned vineyards around Barolo in the Langhe. The soils alternate between ancient, calcareous clay soils in pale grey and pink, and pebbly sandstones containing calcium carbonate and iron. Chiara Boschis has farmed her eleven hectares exclusively under organic certification since 2014 – she was the first winemaker to dare this in Cannubi.
Grape variety & vinification
A pure Dolcetto, intensely coloured with moderate tannins. To preserve the delicate fruit, ageing took place exclusively in stainless steel tanks – no woody note clouds the clarity of this fruit.
Food pairings
The lively acidity and savoury pull make it an intrepid partner for rich cuisine: Tajarin with Luganega, Vitello Tonnato, pizza with salami, Agnolotti al Brasato or simply grilled sausages straight off the barbecue. It is also a safe bet with mild Toma cheese from the Piedmontese mountains.
Special features
This wine bears the signature of a pioneer: Chiara Boschis, the only woman among the legendary Barolo Boys, helped restore Barolo’s lustre in the nineties – her quiet revolution began with secret green harvests at night. With the Dolcetto, the same signature appears on a smaller scale: uncompromising fruit, taut structure, no embellishment whatsoever. An everyday wine with the backbone of a cru – and all at a very manageable 12.5 per cent.
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