{"product_id":"paolo-scavino-barolo-bricco-ambrogio-docg-2021","title":"2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio DOCG | Dual 97 Point Barolo","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏆 97 Points | One of Barolo's Most Exciting \u0026amp; Underrated Single-Vineyard Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBricco Ambrogio Is One of the Rising Stars of Barolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Stunning 2021 Barolo. Extraordinary Quality \u0026amp; Outstanding Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 97 Points – Kerin O'Keefe | 96 Points – Wine Spectator | 95 Points – Vinous | 95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiemonte, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 97 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – Wine Spectator | 95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $200 a bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarolo is full of famous vineyard names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCannubi. Brunate. Monprivato. Ravera. Monvigliero. Rocche dell'Annunziata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut some of the most exciting wines in Barolo today are coming from vineyards that haven't yet achieved the same international recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBricco Ambrogio is one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoddi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at the northernmost edge of the Barolo appellation, Bricco Ambrogio produces a beautifully distinctive expression of Nebbiolo—highly perfumed, elegant and polished, yet with the depth and structure to age for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be one of the finest wines Scavino has produced from this vineyard, earning an extraordinary collection of scores including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 points from JamesSuckling.com and 97 points from Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Barolo vineyard that deserves far more attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect an intensely perfumed Barolo with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarasca cherry and crushed raspberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomegranate and blood orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose petals, iris and lavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquorice, mint and menthol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandalwood and balsamic herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth, iron and subtle forest-floor notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine, polished and beautifully layered Nebbiolo tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate combines impressive concentration with remarkable elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe cherry, raspberry and pomegranate are wrapped around beautifully polished tannins, while fresh acidity gives the wine tremendous energy and lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is real depth and power here, but Bricco Ambrogio has a wonderful ability to remain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight on its feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is long, savoury and mineral, with red fruit returning behind notes of herbs, iron and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beautifully complete Barolo—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfumed, powerful, polished and incredibly precise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew producers have helped shape modern Barolo like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaolo Scavino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scavino family has spent generations assembling an extraordinary collection of vineyards across the Barolo region, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBricco Ambrogio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the more fascinating additions to the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe family purchased its first holdings here in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when Bricco Ambrogio was still relatively unknown compared with the famous vineyards of La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte d'Alba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrico Scavino saw something special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the family farms approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseven hectares in Bricco Ambrogio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive hectares of Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with only the finest old-vine fruit selected for this single-vineyard Barolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the commune of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoddi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Bricco Ambrogio has a cooler personality than many of Barolo's more powerful vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe site is characterised by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooler southeast-facing exposures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificant day-to-night temperature variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue marl and sandy soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent aromatic development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally fresh acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully polished tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a distinctive style of Barolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumed rather than massive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilky rather than aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant yet still capable of serious ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be the clearest demonstration yet of what Enrico Scavino saw in this vineyard more than two decades ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite truffle risotto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-braised beef cheeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsso buco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild mushroom pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy after extended decanting today or cellar confidently for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–25 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator recommends drinking from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 through 2048\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while other critics similarly see substantial long-term potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it matures, expect the beautiful cherry, raspberry, rose and violet characters to develop classic Nebbiolo complexity of dried roses, truffle, leather, tobacco, forest floor, liquorice and exotic spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of fresh acidity, concentrated fruit and beautifully structured tannins should allow this wine to develop magnificently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the sort of Barolo I love discovering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBricco Ambrogio doesn't yet carry the fame—or the price tag—of Barolo's superstar vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the quality coming from this site is becoming impossible to ignore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a magnificent example—intensely perfumed, beautifully structured and incredibly polished, with that wonderful combination of depth and lightness that makes great Nebbiolo so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the critics agree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 James Suckling. 97 Kerin O'Keefe. 96 Wine Spectator. 95 Vinous. 95 The Real Review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Galloni at Vinous describes the wine as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassy and polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, noting how far Bricco Ambrogio has come since its early vintages and how strongly the 2021 validates Enrico Scavino's belief in this vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is the exciting thing about this wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may be watching a great Barolo vineyard establishing its reputation in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is outstanding value for a single-vineyard Barolo from one of Piedmont's great producers, particularly with this level of critical acclaim and long-term cellaring potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith only around 800 cases produced, Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio remains a relatively small-production Barolo. 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