{"product_id":"paolo-scavino-barolo-prapo-docg-2021","title":"2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo Prapo DOCG | 97 Point Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏆 97 Points | A Magnificent Barolo from Serralunga d'Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrapò Is One of Serralunga's Great Vineyard Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight Major Critics at 95–97 Points. An Outstanding 2021 Barolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – Kerin O'Keefe | 96 Points – The Real Review | 96 Points – Vinous | 96 Points – Wine Spectator | 96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – The Wine Advocate | 95 Points – Decanter\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 – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – The Real Review | 96 Points – Vinous | 96 Points – Wine Spectator | 96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – The Wine Advocate | 95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $250 a bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to understand the power, structure and extraordinary ageing potential of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerralunga d'Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Prapò is a brilliant place to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrapò.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the legendary commune of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerralunga d'Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Prapò produces the kind of Nebbiolo that has made this part of Barolo famous—structured, mineral, intensely aromatic and capable of evolving for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the hands of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaolo Scavino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, however, that classic Serralunga power is combined with remarkable finesse and polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo Prapò\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a magnificent expression of this great vineyard, earning extraordinary praise from critics around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight major critics have rated this wine between 95 and 97 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is remarkable consistency and a serious indication of just how good this wine is.\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 and beautifully structured Barolo with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild cherry and red raspberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack cherry and pomegranate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose petals and violets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood orange and orange peel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquorice and sweet spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint, herbs and balsamic notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron, crushed stone and earthy minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirm, beautifully refined Nebbiolo tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is concentrated and powerful, but there is nothing heavy or clumsy about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright red and dark fruits are wrapped around the firm mineral structure that defines great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerralunga Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while fresh acidity gives the wine tremendous energy and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannins are substantial but beautifully polished, carrying the fruit through to a long, savoury and mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is classic Serralunga—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful, structured and built for the cellar—but with the refinement and purity that Paolo Scavino does so well.\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 – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – Vinous\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\u003e96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Decanter\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 define 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\u003eFounded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Scavino family has built an extraordinary collection of vineyard holdings across the Barolo region, allowing the estate to produce a fascinating range of wines that show just how dramatically Nebbiolo changes from one great cru to another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrapò\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives Scavino access to one of the most important communes in all of Barolo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerralunga d'Alba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerralunga is renowned for producing some of Barolo's most structured, mineral and long-lived wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils here are dominated by ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLequio Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rich in compact calcareous marl, sandstone and limestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese poorer, mineral-rich soils help produce Nebbiolo with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkable aromatic complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding ageing potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrapò sits on the western side of Serralunga and has long been recognised as an exceptional site for Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scavino family began working with Prapò decades ago, and today it has become one of the estate's benchmark single-vineyard Barolos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a particularly exciting example, combining the natural strength of Serralunga with beautiful perfume, freshness and refinement.\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\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild mushroom pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged Parmigiano 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\u003e20–30 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is classic Serralunga Barolo, and patience will be rewarded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of concentrated fruit, fresh acidity, powerful mineral structure and fine Nebbiolo tannins gives Prapò exceptional potential for long-term development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it matures, expect the youthful cherry, raspberry, rose and violet characters to evolve toward classic mature Nebbiolo aromas of dried roses, truffle, leather, tobacco, porcini mushroom, liquorice and exotic spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bottle opened at 10 years will be fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 20 years it could be magnificent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd beautifully stored bottles should have the structure to continue developing beyond that.\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\u003eIf you love serious Barolo, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerralunga d'Alba should absolutely be on your radar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a distinctive power and mineral structure to the wines from this commune that separates them from the more perfumed wines of La Morra or the often more elegant expressions of Barolo and Verduno.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrapò is one of the vineyards that captures that personality beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo Prapò\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a magnificent example—powerful and structured, yet incredibly precise and refined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut what really stands out is the extraordinary consistency of the critical acclaim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Kerin O'Keefe. 96 The Real Review. 96 Vinous. 96 Wine Spectator. 96 Jeb Dunnuck. 95 James Suckling. 95 Wine Advocate. 95 Decanter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight major critics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot one below \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat tells you something.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't a wine where one critic has gone out on a limb with a huge score.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is remarkable agreement about the quality of this Barolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is outstanding buying for a great single-vineyard Barolo from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerralunga d'Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly from an estate with the pedigree of Paolo Scavino and in a vintage as exciting as 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrapò combines everything we love about great Serralunga Barolo—power, perfume, minerality and extraordinary ageing potential. 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