Giovanni Canonica is one of Baroloās most cherished small producers, farming organically on the Paiagallo cru that overlooks the village itself. His philosophy is simpleāminimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation, and aging in large Slavonian oak bottiāto allow Nebbiolo to express its soul with purity and authenticity.
The 2021 Barolo Paiagallo is a wine of grace and precision. Pale garnet in color, it offers aromas of red cherry, rose petals, orange zest, and truffle. The palate is silken yet structured, showing a delicate tension between ripe fruit and firm tannins. Long and mineral, it finishes with haunting perfume and freshness. āA luminous, transparent Barolo of rare harmony,ā praised a Vinous critic, noting its āincredible energy and clarity.ā Drink from 2026 to 2040 for peak expression.
