2005 Luciano Sandrone, Barolo, Cannubi Boschis 1x750ml

Vinous 94

Luciano Sandrone’s 2005 Barolo Cannubi Boschis is just entering the early part of its drinking window. Black cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco, licorice and menthol shape a pliant, expressive finish supported by the tannins of the vintage. Next to Le Vigne, the Cannubi Boschis shows more ripeness as well as volume. [Antonio Galloni, 01/07/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2016-2025

Robert Parker 95

Sandrone’s 2005 Barolo Cannubi Boschis offers up pretty notes of mint, flowers, spices and dark red berries, with sweet notes of French oak that linger on the finish. This is a decidedly slender Cannubi Boschis that lacks some of the sheer pedigree and explosiveness of the best vintages. The tannins need some time to soften, but this is a wine that has continued to grow in bottle. It could very well turn out to be one of the vintage’s surprises. In 2005 the harvest took place at the end of September and the wine was aged in 500-liter barrels (one-third new). Anticipated maturity: 2011-2020. [Antonio Galloni, 04/01/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2011-2020