Often overlooked in this range because of its tiny production, the 2009 Barolo Cannubi is another wine with serious depth. Here, too, the fruit is rich, powerful and backward, but with time the sensuality of Cannubi begins to emerge. Scavino's 2009 capture the duality that is Cannubi. At once delicate yet powerful, the 2009 is a marvelous, complex Barolo loaded with personality as well as potential. As always, Scavino captures one of the darker shades this famous site is capable of. I don't see the 2009 being one of the most ageworthy vintages, but in exchange readers will find a wine that will require minimum time in the cellar.

– vinous.com, May 2013

Bright and aromatic with flowers, dark berries and hints of rose stems. Full body, with very fine tannins that are polished and silky. The finish last for minutes. A etheral and beautiful wine. Try in 2015.

– jamessuckling.com, January 2014

A firmly structured red, featuring cherry, floral, leather, bouillon and underbrush flavors. A tar note creeps in as this gets denser and more powerful on the finish. Balanced toward the tannins for now, so be patient. Best from 2016 through 2026. 180 cases imported.

– Wine Spectator, February 2014

(spends its first year in barriques, 15% new, then its second year in big casks): Deep red. Dark, rather modern aromas of black cherry, licorice, violet, espresso and minerals. Quite tight and primary but a bit monolithic today, almost like a barrel sample. But shows excellent density to its dark cassis, floral and mineral flavors. Finishes with building tannins and terrific lingering fruit. This will need a minimum of four to six years in the cellar.

– vinous.com, November 2013

The celebrated Cannubi cru showed uneven results in 2009. The 2009 Barolo Cannubi definitely reflects the strong summer sunshine during that year. Slightly overripe tones of raspberry and strawberry emerge from the glass. Once they blow off, the wine reveals nuanced tones of licorice, dark fruit, anisette and dried mint. There’s a touch of softness on the close that makes the wine appealing now. This Barolo is suitable for near-term drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2019. (Monica Larner)

– The Wine Advocate#207, June 2013