2020 Paolo Scavino Barolo

This is a deep ruby color with ripe and spicy aromas of dried cherries, red berries, peppercorn, alpine herbs, and pressed flowers. The wine is medium-bodied, elegant, and polished on the palate, featuring silky tannins and a clean finish.

"A beautiful Barolo here with a touch of dried spices to the grapefruit citrus, minerals, camphor and dried flowers. Melted, chalky tannins on the palate with medium to full body and a long, mineral-driven finish. Lots of clarity and finesse here. Drink or hold.” 94 Points, James Suckling, Date 2024-01-17

"Youthful deep ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo is ripe and spicy with aromas of dried cherries, red berries, peppercorn, alpine herbs, and pressed flowers. Medium-bodied, it's elegant and polished, with silky tannins, ripe fruit, clean lift, and a clean finish. Elegant all the way through, it handles its sunny feel with ease. It's approachable for enjoying now or over the coming 8-10 years.”  92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, Date 2024-05-15

"The 2020 Barolo is seriously beautiful. Pliant and creamy, with terrific depth, the 2020 impresses with its bold, open-knit personality. A burst of dark red cherry/plum fruit, rose petal, mint and spice lend notable character to this decidedly exuberant Barolo from the Scavino family.” 91 Points, Vinous, Date 2024-01-04

Paolo Scavino, founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto and now run by Enrico Scavino with his daughters, has built its reputation on careful farming and a clear focus on Nebbiolo across 30 hectares in Barolo’s key villages. Enrico has spent decades seeking out and cultivating notable sites such as Cannubi, Rocche Annunziata, Bricco Ambrogio, and Monviglero, aiming to capture each cru’s character through precise vineyard work and restrained winemaking. The estate’s approach puts vine health first and keeps cellar decisions simple, supported by steady innovation, including a custom fermentation vessel introduced in 2007. Their vineyards span soils from both Tortonian and Helvetian origins, giving the wines a mix of lift and structure that reflects the region’s range. Consistent praise from major critics and strict quality control, including selling off a significant share of production when it doesn’t meet the mark, underline the family’s long-standing commitment to clarity and consistency in Barolo.