Pico Maccario
Barolo Cannubi 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Ageing for 18–20 months in French oak tonneaux, followed by further bottle ageing before release. |
| Other years | 2019 , 2017 |
- Denomination and grape: Barolo DOCG from 100% Nebbiolo grapes
- Vintage and format: 2020 harvest, 0.75-litre bottle, alcohol content 14.5%
- Aromatic profile: Notes of violet, ripe red fruit, spices and sweet tobacco
- Ageing: 18-20 months in French oak barrels, then in bottle
- Pairings and service: Red meats and mature cheeses; serve at 18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What type of wine it is
Barolo Cannubi by Pico Maccario is a still red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, an authentic expression of Piedmont and the prestigious Barolo, aged in French oak barrels. In the glass, it reveals a bright garnet red colour and offers an aromatic bouquet where ripe red fruit and floral hints of violet stand out. On the palate, it is energetic and elegant, distinguished by a well-structured tannic texture and a long persistence. The final spicy and sweet tobacco notes make it the ideal pairing for structured local dishes, red meats, and aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the famous Cannubi cru, an area renowned for its unique pedoclimatic characteristics. The vineyards are located at about two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, with perfect south-west exposure that promotes the optimal ripening of the grapes. The Guyot training system is rooted in soils composed of a mixture of Tortonian and Helvetian calcareous marls. This specific nature of the soil gives the Nebbiolo a distinct character, guaranteeing the elegance and remarkable capacity for evolution over time typical of this hilly area.
How it is produced
The grapes are strictly hand-harvested and undergo careful selection, followed by soft pressing and de-stemming. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, prolonging maceration on the skins for about fifteen days with the aid of frequent punching down and gentle pump-overs. The wine then rests for eighteen to twenty months in French oak barrels, completing its development with targeted bottle ageing before being released to the market.
History and curiosities
The result of the Maccario family's passion since 1997, Barolo Cannubi DOCG expresses the authentic viticultural vocation of Piedmont. The fine Nebbiolo grapes, hand-harvested on calcareous marls at an altitude of 250 metres, give life to an excellence of the region. Awarded 91 points by James Suckling, this structured red wine ensures over eight years of magnificent evolution.
Awards
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2020
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1997
- Oenologist: Roberto Olivieri
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 100
Since 1997 it has been run by the two brothers Pico and Vitaliano Maccario who have been able to combine the main native vine also with international vines. Thus, most of the 85 hectares of vineyards are dedicated to Barbera, then subdivided into Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Freisa and Favorita.
The company is in contemporary style both in the management of the vineyards and in the technological innovations in the cellar. Even the logo is very innovative with a stylized rose that wants to indicate its position instead of traditional and important next to each row.
We are pleased to officially inform you that the Barbera d'Asti Lavignone 2023 has been awarded the Tre Bicchieri® of the guide Vini d'Italia 2025. An achievement that also this year confirms the loyalty of our customers and our continuous commitment to guarantee, from the vineyard to the glass, the highest quality that distinguishes us. Read more
| Name | Pico Maccario Barolo Cannubi 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Pico Maccario |
| Story | History and curiosities The result of the Maccario family's passion since 1997, Barolo Cannubi DOCG expresses the authentic viticultural vocation of Piedmont. The fine Nebbiolo grapes, hand-harvested on calcareous marls at an altitude of 250 metres, give life to an excellence of the region. Awarded 91 points by James Suckling, this structured red wine ensures over eight years of magnificent evolution. |
| Origin | Cannubi (Barolo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | A unique blend of Tortonian and Helvetian calcareous marls, typical of the Cannubi cru. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Manual harvesting in the second week of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 to 30°C |
| Fermentation | About 15 days |
| Production technique | Additional selection of the grapes, gentle crushing and destemming; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (28–30°C) with maceration for approximately 15 days, gentle punching down and pumping over; ageing for 18–20 months in French oak tonneaux and subsequent ageing in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Additional selection of the grapes, soft pressing and destemming. Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28–30°C with maceration for approximately 15 days, with frequent punching down and gentle pump-overs. |
| Aging | Ageing for 18–20 months in French oak tonneaux, followed by further bottle ageing before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |