Barolo, Bricco Ambrogio, 2004
A fabulous single vineyard from the Roddi comune (one of smallest areas for Barolo production more famous for its truffle hunting dog training centre) that averages 30 years old and benefits from a southerly exposure. Sweet spice and spiced fruit characteristics, much more savoury complexity than usual, with aeration those classic, ethereal Bricco Ambroggio flavours gently unravel, offering suggestions of cranberry, sloe and redcurrant. This is juicy rich and refreshing whilst retaining a fine, strengthening thread of binding tannins.
critic reviews
A dark, plummy expression of Nebbiolo comes through in the 2004 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio. Hints of tar, white truffle, smoke, lavender and pine add shades of nuance to the bold, purple/blackish fruit. The French oak is a bit pronounced; otherwise this is a fine effort. Since it was first made in 2002, Scavino's Bricco Ambrogio has shown itself to be the most forward and fruit-driven of the single-vineyard Barolos.