Virna - Barolo

Decanter panel tasting (Nov 09): Barolo 2005
By Tom Maresca

2005 Barolo, Cannubi Boschis, Virna Borgogno
Producer's Name: Virna Borgogno

Origin: Piedmont, North West, Italy
Appellation: Barolo
Typical Grape Composition: Nebbiolo

A big, structured, long-finishing wine of great potential. Drink 2010-2025. (17 points)
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2005 Barolo, Preda Sarmassa, Virna Borgogno

Producer's Name: Virna Borgogno

Origin: Piedmont, North West, Italy
Appellation: Barolo
Typical Grape Composition: Nebbiolo

Nice rose, cherry and leather nose. Medium-weight palate, great balance, lithe and supple, with generous fruit. Drink 2010-2025. (17.5 points)
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Decanter panel tasting (May 09): Barolo 2004

	2004 Barolo, Cannubi Boschis, Virna ( May 2009)
	Closed nose. Fresh palate, good acidity, persistent and brisk. Not complex, but accessible. Good length. Drink from 2009. (15.5 points) Decanter Rating:

Barolo, Preda Sarmassa, VIRNA 2001

Attractively spicy with fair intensity of dark fruits. Hints of wood smoke and earth. Round, full and savoury with sweet, firm tannins. Lovely balance. Drink 2011-16.
Barolo, Cannubi Boschis VIRNA 2001

DECANTER May 2004

Tasting Barolo 1999 with 156 Wines tasted

Barolo DOCG

Cannubi Boschis 1999 “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

Smoke, earth, subtle. Rich, spicy, medium body and earthy. Subtle, not concentrated, pleasant, long finish. Up to 8 years (David Furer) point: 17,5

Barolo DOCG Preda Sarmassa 1999 “ RECOMMENDED” with “good value”

Warm, animal and clove, aniseed, spice. Good complexity and finesse, long, spicy finish. Up to 6 years (Paul Merritt) point 16,2