Paolo Scavino

Barolo 'Bricco Ambrogio'

Barolo 'Bricco Ambrogio'

Barolo Bricco Ambrogio Paolo Scavino
  • Nebbiolo planted to marl and limestone soils in the Bricco Ambrogio cru, the most important vineyard in the village of Roddi 
  • 275 meters elevation with south/southeast exposure
  • The first vintage was produced in 2002 and nearly a monopole
  • Harvested by hand, normally after the 10th of October
  • Submerged-cap maceration (10-12 days in average)
  • Indigenous yeast fermentation (20-30 days in average) in stainless steel 
  • Malolactic fermentation in 225 L barrels over the winter
  • Aged 11 months in neutral French oak barrels and further 13 months in large casks, plus 8 months in stainless steel and 6 months in bottle 

     

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-SCV-20-19 12/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Decanter
Score
96
Date
2023-10-29
"From a south-facing site on marne and limestone soils, this is one of Scavino's most important wines in terms of volume. The nose, which displays red fruits, is reticent and lacks some aromatic force now, but the wine is still young. Supple, rounded and fleshy, the palate is also concentrated, with firm tannins and considerable complexity. Spicy and tangy, it shows ample grip and energy on the long, weighty finish."
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-07-28
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2023-07-04
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2023-05-04
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
96
Date
2023-04-18
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2019 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is a pretty tightly-wound wine for a site that has produced much more open-knit Barolos. Floral, savory and mineral notes dominate, while fruit is pushed into the background. I am surprised to see acids and tannins so prominently on display. It will be interesting to see if this ever softens."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-08-24
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-10-11

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