Barolo, Cannubi Boschis, 2008

At 300 metres altitude this is an earlier ripening site than any of the Vigne parcels vineyards, the result is less immediate and aromatic but there is great depth of flavour. The nose is initially reticent offering some ripe fruit, flower and sweet spice touches, the palate is firm, layered and velvety showing flavours of fruit liqueur, earth spice and touches of cocoa, this is dense, tight-knit and exhibits quite some intensity and structure. A great Barolo built for the long haul.