2015 Paolo Scavino Barolo "Ravera", Piedmont, Italy
Black cherry, graphite, licorice, smoke, game, lavender and licorice convey a real impression of gravitas that is reinforced by the wine’s overall feel. This powerhouse Barolo is magnificent today in a sort of old-school meets new-school style.
ABOUT THIS WINE
100% Nebbiolo grown at 430 meters above sea level in east-facing soils of Marne di Sant’Agata. Fruit is harvested by hand between the third and fourth week of October. Maceration over 12 days, followed by a 20-30 day fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeast. Aged in a combination of French barrique, large cask and stainless steel for two years prior to bottling.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Paolo Scavino is an historical winery in the Barolo region. It was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto from Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo. Farming has always been a family tradition and passion.
Enrico Scavino together with his daughters Enrica and Elisa, the fourth generation of the family, run the family estate. He started to work full time in the winery in 1951 when he was 10 years old. A young winemaker who inherited the passion and devotion for his land. Through over 60 years of experience, his focus has been to invest in important crus of Nebbiolo to show the uniqueness of each terroir.
Their work is inspired by the love and respect they have for their territory. They pursue purity of expression, complexity and elegance for their wines from the three local grapes: Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.
Details:
Grape(s) | Nebbiolo |
Farming | Sustainable |