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Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio Barolo 2015

  • James Suckling
    97 Points
  • Monica Larner
    93 Points
  • Antonio Galloni
    92 Points
Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio Barolo 2015
  • James Suckling
    97 Points
  • Monica Larner
    93 Points
  • Antonio Galloni
    92 Points
Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio Barolo 2015
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Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio Barolo 2015

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Bricco Ambrogio has an intense and multifaceted aromatic spectrum. The core is soft and polished through a beautiful acid-tannic balance. There is an underlying depth in this Barolo and the finish is long and nuanced.

97pts, James Suckling!

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Tasting Notes

Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio Barolo 2015 exemplifies the pinnacle of Italian winemaking traditions, sourced from the esteemed Bricco Ambrogio cru in Piedmont’s renowned Langhe region. This Barolo reveals a profoundly intense and multifaceted aromatic profile, offering a seamless balance of power and elegance that defines the region’s most celebrated wines.

The 2015 vintage is widely acknowledged for its exceptional growing conditions, which yielded grapes with ideal ripeness and vibrant acidity. This rare combination crafts a wine with a plush yet polished core, where a beautiful acid-tannic harmony underscores its sophistication. On the palate, layers of dark cherry, dried herbs, and delicate floral undertones unfold gracefully, showcasing remarkable depth and complexity.

Characterized by a long and nuanced finish, Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio Barolo 2015 captures the authentic essence of Piedmont’s terroir. Its structure and refinement make it a prized selection for those who admire the artistry behind premium Barolo wines. Carefully sourced from a private premium cellar, this bottle guarantees superior provenance and exemplary quality.

Critically acclaimed, this vintage earned an outstanding score of 97 points from James Suckling, reinforcing its status among the finest Barolos produced in recent decades. With its harmonious balance of acidity and tannins, it pairs exquisitely with rich Italian dishes or can be savored alone, revealing even greater complexity as it ages gracefully.

Discover the hallmark traits of Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio Barolo 2015: an intense aromatic spectrum, a soft yet structured core, profound depth, and a finish that lingers with elegance. This wine is a true representation of Barolo’s enduring legacy and the unique character of the 2015 vintage.

Critic Scores

Plenty of burnt oranges and lemons, wild strawberries, cedar and spices. The palate is muscular and powerful, veiled in a sheen of grainy and chewy tannins that surround layers of vibrant red fruit. Drink in 2023.

The 2015 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is Scavino's cru from this northeastern-most vineyard in the Barolo appellation, in the village of Roddi, and comprises seven hectares of mostly Nebbiolo but also some Dolcetto and Barbera. These vines with their southeastern exposure are not protected from the elements very well, allowing for more diurnal temperature shifts. Therefore, this site always produces much fresher fruit flavors. Indeed, you get noticeably crunchy, tonic fruit here along with a more detailed aromatic portrait. The wine is more precise compared to Monvigliero, for example, which offers more dense fruit, while Bricco Ambrogio is more delicate in the mouth. These soils are gray marlstone, with some yellow veins of clay in there and some sand, whereas Monvigliero soils are far whiter in nature. A fresh Barolo like this would pair well with any fatty sausage.

The 2015 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is terrific. Bold, fruity and forward, the 2015 offers tons of immediacy, not to mention impeccable overall balance. Sweet red cherry, hard candy, spice, mint, licorice and tobacco infuse the 2015 with terrific nuance to match its radiant, supple personality. This inviting, silky Barolo has plenty to offer, including tons of immediacy.

About this Wine

Piedmont

Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) is probably the finest wine region in all of Italy, and has laid claim to this since Roman times. It has a continental climate influenced by the surrounding Alps and Ligurian Apennines, and is located in the north-west of Italy, bordering both France and Switzerland.

Piedmont has only 1% of the total vineyards of Bordeaux and 15% that of Burgundy. So while a top Chateaux may produce upwards of 35,000 cases a year, leading Barolo producers will often make only 800 cases. More than half of its vineyards are registered with DOC designations and many are in the Apennine or Alpine foothills, from 300-600m above sea level. Most of the wines are produced by smaller family estates rather than larger holdings.

Piedmont has 46 different DOC and four DOCG regions, and produces the largest number of well known, world-recognized, prize-winning wines. The most famous would have to be Barolo or Barbaresco, whose power comes from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The most widely planted red variety is Barbera although Dolcetto, Muscat, Shiraz and Bonarda are also produced.

The white variety most well known is Moscato, which is often made into frizzante (bubbly) wines known as Asti. Cortese is made into the popular Gavi wines, and smaller amounts of Chardonnay and high quality Sparkling are also produced in the far north of Piedmont.

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