A celebration of a fruitful and inspired partnership spanning over a decade, and an opportunity to make Cannubi an even more shared and accessible heritage: we are delighted to announce the inauguration of the Cannubi Path, an artistic journey created by Maestro Ugo Nespolo and dedicated to Michele Chiarlo.
Inspired by the Art Park La Court, this new project transforms a visit to the Cannubi vineyard into a multisensory and artistic experience, set among the rows of Barolo’s most celebrated cru.
Since 1989, Michele Chiarlo has tended to one hectare in the historic core of Cannubi, on a steep terraced slope. It is here that our iconic Cannubi and Cannubi Barolo DOCG Riserva are crafted – true gems of elegance and longevity.
Today, the art installations among the vines of our Cannubi Path pay tribute to over a decade of creative partnership and mutual inspiration between Michele Chiarlo and Ugo Nespolo, a true Renaissance man in the contemporary era.
Cannubi is the most famous of Barolo’s MGAs, coveted by many but cultivated by few. It is also the oldest cru in Italy, with the first bottle bearing its name on the label dating back to 1752 – now preserved in the Manzone family archive in Bra. However, Cannubi’s most notable historical mention comes from Lorenzo Fantini, who, in his renowned Monografia Sulla Viticoltura ed Enologia nella Provincia di Cuneo published in 1879, identified it as one of the best vineyard positions in the region. This marked the beginning of Cannubi’s rise to fame in winemaking, a reputation that soon spread across Italy and eventually the world, thanks to producers skilled in highlighting its unique qualities in exceptional Barolos.
Nestled in the heart of Barolo, this vineyard sits at the junction of two geological regions: the deep, compact Elveziano soils and the softer Tortoniano soils. Everything here is perfect – the altitude, exposure, soil, slope, and microclimate all contribute to producing Barolo at the pinnacle of the denomination.
Cannubi, however, is not “just” Cannubi. It comprises various subzones, each with its own subtle nuances and distinctive traits, adding richness and complexity to the expression of this extraordinary cru.
When referred to simply as “Cannubi,” it denotes the central part of the hill, the largest area (around 15 hectares) and historically the most renowned. To the northeast lies Cannubi Boschis, while to the southwest is Cannubi San Lorenzo, located northwest of the ridge. Cannubi Valletta extends southeast, reaching the road to Alba, and Cannubi Muscatel sits closest to the town of Barolo.
