Barolo, 2016
Quite a flighty, seductive nose. Glossy Scavino style with some crisp tannins and succulent red and dark fruit. Delicate floral, summer pudding, wild cherry and wild strawberry flavours. Sleek, bright polished and kinetic. Velvety and easy to drink. A Barolo ‘Classico’ that is a blend from seven single crus in the Barolo, Castiglione and Serralunga regions. Aged for one year in large oak ‘botti’ and one year in barriques with a maximum of 10 percent new wood.
critic reviews
The 2016 Barolo Riserva is a dense, dark, towering wine. A rush of plum, pomegranate, spice, espresso, cloves and licorice saturates the palate. This sumptuous, full-throttle Barolo has a ton to offer. The interplay of textural richness and structure is compelling. This is a fabulous wine with great purity of fruit, depth and intensity. Scavino lovers will be delighted.