2015 Paolo Scavino Barolo Riserva Rocche dell'Annunziata | 98 Point Single Vineyard Barolo

🏆 98 James Suckling | Legendary Rocche dell'Annunziata Barolo

A Masterpiece from Barolo's Most Elegant Grand Cru

Widely regarded as one of Barolo's greatest crus, Rocche dell'Annunziata consistently produces Nebbiolo of haunting perfume, extraordinary finesse and remarkable longevity

98 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 96 Points – Wine Spectator | 96 Points – The Wine Advocate

Piemonte, Italy

RRP $450 a bottle

A Masterpiece from Barolo's Most Elegant Grand Cru

If there is one vineyard that perfectly captures the elegance of La Morra, it is Rocche dell'Annunziata.

Widely regarded as one of Barolo's greatest crus, Rocche dell'Annunziata consistently produces Nebbiolo of haunting perfume, extraordinary finesse and remarkable longevity. In the hands of Paolo Scavino, one of Barolo's benchmark producers, this legendary vineyard delivers a wine of breathtaking precision and effortless power.

The 2015 Paolo Scavino Barolo Riserva Rocche dell'Annunziata is an extraordinary expression of this iconic site, earning 98 points from James Suckling and 96-point reviews from both Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate. Produced only in exceptional years, it is a wine destined for the world's finest cellars.

Tasting Notes

Expect an exceptionally refined Barolo with:

• Wild cherry and ripe raspberry
• Red plum and blood orange
• Dried rose petals and violets
• Liquorice and sweet spice
• Truffle, cedar and graphite
• Crushed stone minerality
• Silky, beautifully sculpted Nebbiolo tannins

The palate is wonderfully layered and harmonious, combining remarkable fruit purity with mineral precision and incredible energy. Despite its concentration, the wine feels almost weightless, finishing with extraordinary persistence and elegance.

This is Rocche dell'Annunziata at its absolute finest.

Critical Acclaim

• 98 Points – JamesSuckling.com
• 96 Points – Wine Spectator
• 96 Points – Wine Advocate

About the Wine

Paolo Scavino has been one of the leading names in Barolo for generations, crafting some of the region's most highly acclaimed single-vineyard wines.

The estate purchased its parcel in Rocche dell'Annunziata in 1990, recognising the vineyard's extraordinary potential long before it became one of Barolo's most sought-after crus. Situated in La Morra, its calcareous marl soils produce Nebbiolo with incredible perfume, silky tannins and exceptional elegance.

Unlike the more muscular wines of Serralunga d'Alba, Rocche dell'Annunziata is celebrated for producing Barolos that combine immense complexity with grace, making it one of the world's truly great vineyard sites.

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• White truffle risotto
• Beef Wellington
• Braised beef cheeks
• Osso buco
• Roast duck
• Wild mushroom pappardelle
• Parmigiano Reggiano

Cellaring

Although already showing incredible harmony, this Barolo Riserva is built to evolve gracefully for another 20–30 years.

With time, expect further layers of dried roses, leather, truffle, tobacco and forest floor to emerge while the tannins become even more refined.

Why We Love It

Rocche dell'Annunziata is one of those magical vineyards that seems incapable of producing anything less than greatness.

Its wines possess an elegance and perfume that few Barolo crus can match, and Paolo Scavino has become one of its greatest interpreters.

The 2015 Riserva is simply magnificent. It combines extraordinary concentration with remarkable finesse, proving that power and elegance can exist in perfect harmony. The silky texture, haunting aromatics and endless finish place it comfortably among the elite wines of the vintage.

Awarded 98 points by James Suckling and 96 points by both Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate, this is one of the standout Barolos of the celebrated 2015 vintage.

At $450, the 2015 Paolo Scavino Barolo Riserva Rocche dell'Annunziata is an exceptional opportunity to own a world-class Barolo from one of Italy's most revered vineyard sites—a collector's wine that will continue to reward patience for decades.

👉 Produced in tiny quantities from one of Barolo's most prestigious vineyards, the 2015 Rocche dell'Annunziata Riserva is a collector's wine that rarely stays available for long.