On June 4, international wine critic James Suckling will debut his new documentary film “Cannubi: A Vineyard Kissed by God” on his website, JamesSuckling.com. Written and directed by Hollywood film director James Orr, the 28-minute documentary will stream in its entirety for public viewing.
Spanning a mere 15 hectares (37 acres) in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, Cannubi is considered to be one of the greatest vineyards anywhere in the world. The highly sought-after plot of land grows the Nebbiolo grape, producing Barolo – one of the best red wines of Italy.
Determining Cannubi’s precise boundaries is a very complicated and emotionally-charged issue. Conflict between producers over the vineyard’s true designation continues as wineries seek to have the coveted “Cannubi” wording on their labels.
To see exactly why this 250-year-old vineyard is so special, James Suckling visited Cannubi to talk with the winemakers involved. This film chronicles their thoughts, feelings and passion toward their craft – and the vineyard that fuels it all.
“Cannubi: A Vineyard Kissed by God” was showcased at this year’s Sonoma International Film Festival, and has already garnered praise worldwide.
To watch the documentary on June 4 for free, visit VineyardKissedByGod.com or JamesSuckling.com.
About James Suckling:
James Suckling is an American wine and cigar critic who formerly worked as Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief of Wine Spectator as well as European Editor of Cigar Aficionado. Suckling is internationally regarded as one of the world’s most influential wine critics and one of the most experienced critics of vintage cigars. He currently serves as Wine Editor for Hong Kong Tatler and the other eight Asian Tatler magazines, as well as operates his own wine review and video website, JamesSuckling.com. He also works with France’s famous crystal producer, Lalique, designing a range of wine glasses called “100 points.”
About James Orr:
James Orr is a Canadian writer, director, and producer of motion pictures. Orr’s screenplay credits include “Three Men and a Baby,” “Tough Guys” and “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,” while his director credits include “Mr. Destiny” and “Man of the House.” Orr additionally shot and produced the wine videos on JamesSuckling.com since the site went live in December 2010. He is also a shareholder in the company.
