2022 Scavino, Paolo - Barolo (750ml)

This 2022 Barolo from Paolo Scavino balances immediate drinkability with structured longevity, assembled from five distinct Castiglione Falletto and Barolo crus that define the estate’s signature approach. Led by Enrico Scavino and his daughters Enrica and Elisa, the winery sources these Nebbiolo parcels—Codana, Vignolo, Meriondino, via Nuova, and Vignane—fermenting them separately in stainless steel with native yeasts before final blending. The wine spends twelve months aging in French oak barriques followed by another twelve months in large oak casks, a routine that preserves fruit intensity while gently conditioning the tannic backbone without heavy wood dominance.

The liquid pours bright ruby, opening with concentrated notes of black raspberry, violet petal, fresh earth, and candied licorice. It moves across the palate with a medium-to-full body, delivering ripe tannins against balanced acidity for a clean, persistent finish. Crafted under minimal intervention protocols, this bottling requires no rush to pour; it reads harmoniously right now while continuing to integrate and unfold over the next decade.

Anchor the wine’s savory complexity with regional dishes that complement its tannic grip and bright fruit profile. Pair each serving with aged Piedmontese cheeses or lean into deeply flavored grilled red meat to let the floral and mineral layers shine. The 750ml volume captures decades of family-led precision and centuries of soil knowledge in a consistently reliable house-style expression.