2020 Paolo Scavino Barolo

From: Piemonte, Italy Varietal: Nebbiolo Taste & Critical Acclaim: Paolo Scavino is an excellent producer of Piedmont wines (though most well-known for their Barolo’s) who sometimes gets overlooked in our market because they’ve made beautiful and affordable wines without being “cool.” These wines don’t have flashy labels or prices, but they’re timeless and (in my humble opinion) fantastic. The 2019 vintage is an especially lovely year for Piedmont/Barolo/Nebbiolo fans. Unlike the bombastic nature of the 2018 vintage or the earthy, rustic feel of the 2017 vintage upon first release (drinking beautifully now), 2019 is ethereal, elevated, and pretty. A vibrant expression of Barolo with exquisite red fruits (raspberry, cherry, & strawberry notes galore) that meet rose petals, mandarin orange zest, warm leather, freshly dried herbs, and a hint of anise. The 2019 Paolo Scavino Barolo blends Nebbiolo from seven meticulously selected vineyards. This Barolo is crafted with the same atte