Barolo, Prapo, 2019
It is nice to have Prapo back after its absence in 2018. Situated next to Cerretta, Enrico Scavino bought the parcel in 2008 and fully replanted it in 2010, so this is the product of young vines. In 2015 they bottled it as a standalone wine for the first time in an effort to raise the profile of the vineyard (there are only 5-6 owners of Prapo). A mix of the sand and reddish clay and limestone, the style leans toward plush dark fruits and spices, laced with licorice and tar and blueberries.
critic reviews
Dark and mysterious, the 2019 Barolo Prapò captures the essence of this site. Graphite, black fruit, leather, scorched earth, incense and clove infuse the 2019 with tons of complexity. Readers will have to be patient, as the tannins are pretty imposing today. This is a great Serralunga Barolo, albeit very closed.
With the black label, this wine draws its fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, or the village that usually reveals the most structured and muscular expressions of Nebbiolo. Indeed, the Paolo Scavino 2019 Barolo Prapo exhibits a medium dark garnet color. The wine's texture is certainly broader and richer in terms of mouthfeel, and there is some rusty nail or crushed red rock on the close. Tar, cola and licorice emerge with time. Only 4,300 bottles were made.