From: Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Critical Acclaim & Taste: JAMES SUCKLING Score 95
Date 2024-01-17
"Focused, compact and well-balanced with strawberries, red currants, wet stones and some bay leaves. Medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins. Ample and well-structured with plenty of volume on offer on the center-palate. Delicious and well-driven with a long finish. Try after 2028."
JANCIS ROBINSON Score 16
Date 2024-09-05
"Roddi. Lustrous mid ruby. Subtle yet concentrated on the nose with cherry fruit and fresh mint hints. Mellow, concentrated sweet-sour cherry palate with firm tannins on the finish. Ready now but needs food."
JEB DUNNUCK Score 95
Date 2024-05-15
"Deep ruby/red, the 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio boasts a very pretty and detailed bouquet with a floral perfume of ripe raspberries, violets, lilac, and wet stone. Elegant and medium-bodied, it has a lot of graceful details, with fine tannins, lovely concentration and a lovely and linear feel without any austerity. It has a Burgundian aesthetic and is a very well-styled wine from this site. Drink 2025-2040."
VINOUS
Score 95
Date 2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is a complex, alluring wine. Dried herbs, menthol, licorice, sage, mocha and lavender play off a core of purplish/black fruit. Dark and sensual, but not at all heavy, the 2020 has a ton to offer in a plush, immediate style. This is a very sexy Barolo."
WINE ENTHUSIAST
Score 94
Date 2024-08-01
"Crushed red fruits steeped in their own juices, intermingled with a blend of spices, create an inviting nose, though somewhat reserved. A hint of mint adds freshness. On the palate, warmed, spiced fruits take center stage, enveloped by the embrace of youthful and firm tannins. The fruit flavors gradually give way to a savory edge on the finish that begs for a hearty dish to accompany it. Drink 2026–2045. Cellar Selection. —J.P."
WINE SPECTATOR
Score 93
Date 2024-10-12
"An elegant red, exuding cherry, strawberry, orange peel, rose, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors. Vibrant and supple in texture, this is beautifully integrated, turning more floral on the lingering aftertaste. A light dusting of tannins keeps this focused. Best from 2026 through 2040. 'B.S."
Pairing: A classic Italian pairing is braised beef cheeks in Barolo, where the richness of the dish mirrors the wine’s depth and bold structure. Another Italian favorite is porcini mushroom risotto, which harmonizes with the wine’s earthy notes, while its creaminess balances the tannins. From French cuisine, duck confit with red wine reduction complements the wine’s bold structure and ties together beautifully with its depth. For a Japanese-inspired pairing, Wagyu beef tataki with ponzu aligns with the wine’s vibrant acidity and fine tannins, while the citrusy ponzu provides a refreshing contrast. Indian butter chicken, with its creamy tomato-based sauce and gentle spices, pairs harmoniously with the wine's tannins and fruit-forward profile. Try a Spanish-inspired manchego-stuffed pork loin with Romesco sauce, which highlights the wine’s fruit and spice elements while complementing the smoky, nutty flavors of the sauce.
Brasato di
Guanciale di Manzo – Italian Beef Cheek Stew
Author: Filippo Trapella
(https://honestcooking.com/)
About: In Castiglione Falletto, the Paolo Scavino winery, established in 1921 by Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo, represents a family's enduring passion for winemaking. Today, the fourth generation is represented by Enrico Scavino and his daughters Enrica and Elisa.
With 70 years of meticulous cultivation, Enrico Scavino has become synonymous with exploring and expressing the Barolo region's unique terroirs. His quest for excellence led him to acquire some of the area's most historic vineyards, each cultivated with Nebbiolo for Barolo. The family's 30 hectares, spanning the villages of Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, La Morra, Novello, Serralunga d’Alba, Verduno, Roddi, and Monforte d’Alba, showcase the diversity and uniqueness of each site.
