Barolo, Bric del Fiasc, 2019

Elisa Scavino describes Bric del Fiasc as “a synthesis of all our crus in many ways. It’s where it all started in 1978. For me, Castiglione Falletto is the village that is the most complete of all the communes. A perfect harmony and balance.” Limestone-driven soils means great freshness here while the sandy topsoil helps with drainage, so Bric del Fiasc is rarely excessive in production or profile. The 2019 offers up soothing notes of marzipan and cocoa, with ripe glossy red fruits and a lot of latent power. Beautifully polished, it glides along with great style and radiance to a firm fresh finish. The Scavinos own 2.8ha in the centre of the vineyard, facing south west.