2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo "Bricco Ambrogio", Piedmont, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

The Bricco Ambrogio vineyard sits on the eastern side of Roddi, a commune known for producing more elegant and earlier-drinking Barolos. The site’s compact calcareous-clay soils, high altitude, and eastern exposure yield wines of precision, aromatic clarity, and supple tannins. In the 2021 vintage—a classic year with extended hang times and balanced ripeness—this Barolo showcases vivid fruit expression and mineral tension.

Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral French oak barrels and large casks (botti grandi), this wine retains purity and site transparency. The profile leans toward red fruit and floral delicacy over brute power, making it accessible in youth but with the structure to cellar. Notes of dried herbs and tea leaves add dimension, while the tannin-acid interplay makes it a compelling companion for dishes like braised veal, wild mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Paolo Scavino, founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto, is a benchmark Barolo estate now led by fourth-generation winemaker Enrico Scavino and his daughters, Elisa and Enrica. With holdings across 20 crus in 7 of Barolo’s 11 communes, the Scavino family has long championed terroir-specific expressions of Nebbiolo.

Known for a precise and clean winemaking style, the estate employs sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar. Gentle extractions, careful aging, and a commitment to expressing each vineyard’s identity define their philosophy. The Bricco Ambrogio bottling is a testament to their ability to craft refined, site-driven Barolos that are both soulful and impeccably balanced.