Giovanni Canonica Barolo Paiagallo 2021

Giovanni Canonica is one of Barolo’s most cherished small producers, farming organically on the Paiagallo cru that overlooks the village itself. His philosophy is simple—minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation, and aging in large Slavonian oak botti—to 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. “A luminous, transparent Barolo of rare harmony,” praised a Vinous critic, noting its “incredible energy and clarity.” Drink from 2026 to 2040 for peak expression.