About the Producer: The Scavino family has been crafting Barolo for generations, focusing on precise vineyard management and innovative winemaking techniques. Known for blending grapes from prime vineyard sites, Paolo Scavino creates Barolos that balance structure and elegance, with a nod to modern accessibility.
Drinking Window: 2025-2040
Critic Notes:
- "A beautiful Barolo here with a touch of dried spices to the grapefruit citrus, minerals, camphor and dried flowers. Melted, chalky tannins on the palate with medium to full body and a long, mineral-driven finish. Lots of clarity and finesse here. Drink or hold." -94 Points, James Suckling
- "The Paolo Scavino 2020 Barolo has a handful of savory herbs, barbecue rub, ripe plum, sweet cherry and dried currant. There are notes of aniseed, but otherwise, the wine is quite broad-brushed, thick or husky on the mid-palate. It ends with balanced freshness. The blend borrows fruit from Rocche Moriondino, Vignolo, Pernanno, Terlo, Albarella, Vignane, San Bernardo, Cerretta and Bussia Vigna Fantini. It ages in oak casks for 22 months, and 50,000 bottles were made." - 92 Points, Wine Advocate
- "A truly inspiring Barolo! Opening with aromas of macerated Bing cherries kissed with clove and anise that then evolves into notes of wild herbs and earth. The elegant palate is open and giving with ample fruit at its center while retaining more of its soul for a few years in the cellar. Drink now–2040. Cellar Selection." - 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
- "Youthful deep ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo is ripe and spicy with aromas of dried cherries, red berries, peppercorn, alpine herbs, and pressed flowers. Medium-bodied, it's elegant and polished, with silky tannins, ripe fruit, clean lift, and a clean finish. Elegant all the way through, it handles its sunny feel with ease. It's approachable for enjoying now or over the coming 8-10 years." - 92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck