Paolo Scavino has been working these hills since 1921, and this Langhe Nebbiolo is Barolo fruit in everything but name. Declassified from two La Morra sites, Bricco Manescotto and Annunziata, with vines going back to 1960. Stainless steel and a cool, short ferment keep it bright and unvarnished, so the rose-and-red-cherry lift of Nebbiolo arrives before the tannin does, fine-grained and sneaky on the mid-palate. Fourth-generation Barolo pedigree without the Barolo price tag.
Winemaker Notes
100% Nebbiolo from two single vineyards in the village of La Morra: Bricco Manescotto and Annunziata Vines planted in 1960 and1968 in Bricco Manescotto and 1997 in Annunziata Declassified Barolo grapes vinified and aged to be Langhe Nebbiolo Vinification in stainless steel with low temperature fermentation and short maceration Aged 8 months in neutral oak ... Read More
Professional Ratings
93
Wine Advocate
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DecanterFragrant and primary, the nose of this must-buy value pick offers raspberry, mint and rose. Silky in texture and light on its feet with a succulent blood orange, Campari-esque character, its very fine tannins dissolve swiftly. To achieve an immediately approachable version of Nebbiolo, the Scavino family draws on east-facing parcels on sandy soil in the village of La Morra. Maceration lasts just f
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VinousThe 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo is another fine entry-level offering from Scavino. Crushed flowers, sweet macerated red cherry, cedar and pipe tobacco give the 2023 striking aromatic presence to match its mid-weight personality. Floral overtones reappear to round out the finish. This is beautifully done.
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Wine SpectatorMacerated cherry is the core flavor, with accents of earth and menthol. The firm structure keeps this reined in, yet there are echoes of the fruit and savory components on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 2,600 cases made, 867 cases imported.
About the Producer
Paolo Scavino is an historical winery in the Barolo region. It was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto from Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo. Farming has always been a family tradition and passion. Enrico Scavino together with the daughters Enrica and Elisa, fourth generation, run the family Estate. He started to work full time in the winery in 1951 when he was 10 years old. Through over 60 years of experience his focus has been to invest on important cru of Nebbiolo to show the uniqueness of each terroir. Their work is inspired by the love and respect they have for their territory and they pursue purity of expression, complexity and elegance for their wines from the three local grapes Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo
