$195.00
In the early 2010’s, Giovanni inherited a small amount of vines in the sector of Grinzane Cavour. The vines that produce the Barolo here are over 50 years old and contain a high percentage of the rare “rose” clone of Nebbiolo. The first vintage produced was 2012.
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The wines of Giovanni Canonica are hidden gems within Barolo. So much so that he has become an iconic figure among wine lovers from all corners of the globe – something that this humble and warm soul definitely did not seek to obtain. The production of his Barolo is extremely limited. Some 6000 or so bottles are released and generally sold, before most people even have the chance to think about purchasing them.
There are just under four acres of vines in total and he only treats them with copper and sulphur – in place of pesticides and/or chemical fertilizers. The grapes are then plucked, destemmed and subject to a lengthy maceration before being pressed and aged in the large Slovenian oak barrels. Giovanni eschews the addition of selected yeasts and has never dabbled in temperature control. Every aspect of this tiny production is done by hand.
