Giovanni Canonica, Barolo Paiagallo, 2021 RHONECT012026 and was admitted to the

and was admitted to the exclusive Terres et Vins de Champagne collective after just his second release—alongside luminaries like Bérêche and Marie Courtin

It’s also excellent solo

Traditional production methods honor the land and create a spirit free from additives or celebrity marketing gimmicks

The 2021 vintage opens with aromas of citrus—lemon and lime—complemented by green apple and subtle floral notes

Giovanni Canonica, Barolo Paiagallo, 2021 RHONECT012026 and was admitted to theGiovanni Canonica is one of Barolos most elusive traditionalists, farming just 1. 5 hectares in the Paiagallo cru above the village. The 2021 is 100% Nebbiolo, organically grown on marl rich slopes. Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts and extended maceration of 3040 days. Aged for three years in cement and large Slavonian oak, its bottled unfined and unfiltered. This is Canonicas flagshipdeep, structured, and uncompromisingly expressive of