Paolo Scavino, Barolo

exceptional entry level Barolo. 1st day, bright red fruit and then an unusual flavor (for Me), that I would say licorice-very tasty. 2nd day it was not special, 90pts.

2015 vintage

this really exceeded my expectations, good acidity, red fruit, great value for an entry level Barolo. Drinking well now.

2015 vintage

Light cherry notes on nose, a lot of acidity on finish. Even at this stage this is working well with food, but this wine is only just starting to open up. Will wait a number of years before opening another from this vintage

2015 vintage

Nose Floral of roses and violet. Red fruity raspberry, strawberry and rosehip. Spicy star anise, clove, vanilla tonka bean. Tobacco leather long aroma Palette High acidity, tight fine tannins Long taste slightly spicy and slightly alcoholic bitterness. Same taste portions as aroma. Smooth and long light ripe sweetness. Cocoa and chocolate in the background. Conclusion Decent but still accessible and is still primary fruity. But can definitely be saved. Drinking well now

2015 vintage

really opened up in the glass, nice acidity

2015 vintage

Hmmm Drunk over three nights. Night 1 was underwhelming Night 2. Unremarkable Night 3. Very smooth and moderate depth. A nice wine, but left me wanting more. More spice, excitement on the palate etc I would think it will last thru the decade. Drink by 2030.

2015 vintage

Surprisingly available already, this has nice body/soft yet evident tannin and good length. Colour is all Nebbiolo light brick, and there is no shortage of dark fruits, rosehip, leather. Best with food but actually quite nice on it’s own.

2015 vintage

Drank this for dinner next to an '18 Damilano Lecinquevigne Barolo. The Damilano was fully ready for drinking, the Scavino still could use some time. Tannins have softened, but still a little close. Not a punishment, though...

2015 vintage

2023, really drinking well right now…

2015 vintage

Ruddy red with rusty rim. After a 2 hour decant, the nose exudes cherries and roses and earth. The palate is medium in weight, but lighter on the tongue. The fruit steps a little back and gives way to biggish tannins and medium acidity. It is grippy and abrupt in flavour, but perhaps missing a little oomph behind it. That being said, this is drinking well, but likely will improve over another 5 years or so.

2015 vintage

Mörkt tegelfärgat men mycket genomskinligt. Tunna gardiner trots 14,5 procent. Hallon, smultron rosbukett, tjära, bacon, lite regnvått grus. Mycket kännbara tanniner, medelhög syra. Röda bär, blommig arom. Medellång eftersmak med markerad stjälkbeska. Doften roligare än smaken. Tarvar en matbit.

2006 vintage

1st of 6. No detailed notes were taken, but this is in a good spot. Acidity seemed a bit high. Tannins are fairly smooth for a young-ish barolo. Fruit is a bit hidden, but is lovely. A bit of funk on the finish.

2015 vintage

Translucent ruby. Dark fruit nose. Elements of black cherry and dark stone fruit with spice in the finish. Straightforward and drinking well.

2015 vintage

Structure and yet easy to drink now. A little mature color and acetone in nose. Typical Barolo from a good producer and classic year.

2015 vintage

Very very nice. We drank it to fast it developed over time to the even better. Nice tannins. Nice nuances

2015 vintage

Some light brown tinge to the otherwise bright red and translucent colour. The nose nightlights rose, red fruits and some cooking spice. Medium body, nicely balanced, juicy acidity brings a long lingering taste. Bright wine, and a joy to drink. Lots of structure, and I am guessing this will only get better.

2015 vintage

Part of an Italian wine night with my wine group. Others liked this more than I did. Sweet fruit, but I was expecting more, even from this entry level Barolo.

2015 vintage

(Over dinner, Oslo). Signature Barolo aromas with plenty of rose petal, some cranberry and wild strawberry. Young and primary but with lovely balance. A superb palate with crunchy red fruits, fine but firm tannins and wonderfully fresh acidity giving it serious yet elegant structure. Fleshy and moreish with many years of drinking pleasure ahead.

2015 vintage

Fantastic Barolo! Everything that belongs to a classic barolo, this one had from the get go. What came as a an interesting surprise was that after half an our of being decanted, the strongest aroma of mushrooms dominated the nose all the way until the end of the evening. The more time it got in the glass, the more minerality appeared alongside the fruity and earthy/mushroomy notes. Fruit was mostly cherry, blackberry, and a hint of strawberry for me. Together …

2015 vintage

Paolo Scavino Barolo 2015 Wow this has changed very much for the better ever since the previous time I had it a year ago. Really needs a lot of air. It’s got a lovely floral complex nose, with rose, red fruit, hints of mint, orange peel, black tea, elegant. On the palate, dried red cherries and fruit, licorice, hints of dried figs, nuts, blackberries and plums, black tea, and hints of chocolate. Not sure if this tasting description makes any …

2015 vintage

Dry red fruit, just the right amount of earth, smooth texture, medium bodied. Drinking very nicely out of .375

2015 vintage

375ml, ensure you decant, starting getting into early mature phase. Of course young but the smaller bottle size makes the wine mature faster.

2015 vintage

Aged nicely, drink now, reduced tannins.

2006 vintage

Rich nose of strawberry, tobcco, licorice, all the classic stuff. Palate a bit harsch/warm (2015?) and there is still development ahead. Serve chilled with red meat - concider decant with next bottle.

2015 vintage

A very good standard Barolo in modern style. Quite dark for beeing a 15 year old Barolo. Red with a light orange rim. Rosehip, more dark than red berries, plum and oak. Tannins are still present, but softening. Long, dry finnish.

2006 vintage

Clearly young into 2021, give this time. Light brown tinge into garnet red. Nose of beautiful floral and fruit. Well balanced and fine tannins which feel great up against fruit. Palate is dark berries cedar and leather. Some acidity in the finish, but just enough to lengthen and embellish taste.

2015 vintage

Paolo Scavino Barolo 2015 On the nose, orange peel, mint, light thyme and light herbs, after a while some hints of vanilla sweetness and candied fruit, quite light, hints of tropical fruit and banana, menthol. On the palate, at first it was rather shy with some orange peel, menthol, chewy herbs, cherry red fruit, some elegance but not much mid palate - like it went directly from the fruit to the spicy notes of herbs mint and menthol. With air …

2015 vintage

Nice. Some vanilla.

2015 vintage

Decanted for 2 h. Just perfect with a mushroomrisotto with loads o parmigiano!

2009 vintage

Vino meraviglioso, nel pieno della sua maturità. Un naso pieno e avvolgente, in bocca è equilibrato e con una buon acidità che dona garbo ai tannini mai invadenti. Finale lungo ed armonioso che invoglia ad un altro sorso. Bottiglia del 2012.

2009 vintage

Lots of development over the last 6-1/2 years, but far from mature. Still a very formidable wine. Classic Barolo with pronounced aromas and flavors of fresh roses; black tar; dark, tart cherry; briary blackberry; cedar bark; black, loamy earth; leafy, fresh mint; and wood spice, all wrapped around a chewy, tannic and acidic core. Full bodied, high alcohol, and some still, unresolved oak. Huge, dry finish. Requires both decanting and hearty food. This should easily cellar for at least another …

2006 vintage

Interesting Barolo, a little tannin driven in the moment, needs some air. Not very complex but enjoyable. Modern style Barolo, this has nothing to do with these heavy classic Barolos, which needs 15 years to open up.

2009 vintage

Very good for an "entry-level" Barolo. Big, tarry nose with sandalwood and plum. Mouth-filling and tannic. Some tangy blackberry adds a little spark to what otherwise is a bruiser. Shows both the mean side and the pretty side of Barolo.

2006 vintage

Aromas of smoky wood spice, licorice, roses, and dried cherries. Not too tarry on the palate. Slightly tart. Would hold for a for more years, but okay to drink now.

2006 vintage

Pas dans ma palette mais très correct et à prix honnête. Tannins au moins modérés mais peu d'acidité et on sent la chaleur du millésime.

2009 vintage

old style barolo seemingly still young. Vivid tannins and astringent mouth. Notes of earth, wet leaves, licorice. Long life ahead.

1997 vintage

2016 Berserkerfest (Chez Jay Hack) : Difficult tasting conditions but seemed good if young.

1997 vintage

Classic aromas of tar, rosewater, leather, and dried cherries. Hints of cinnamon and cola. Rough tannins. Still rough after a day. I will hold remaining bottles until 2020+

2006 vintage

Sehr moderner, im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes hochkonzentrierter Barolo. Dunkle Farbe, in der Nase sehr reif, Kirsche, etwas Pflaume, getrocknete Rosenblätter, Vanille, süßes Spekulatiusgewürz und andere Röstnoten vom Holz. Am Gaumen eher diffus und wenig strukturiert, wird mit mehr Luft etwas runder. Auch hier viel dunkle Frucht, Extrakt an der Grenze, Teer, massives, trocknendes Tannin, leider nicht besonders fein, eher staubig. Der Wein ist sicher nicht in seiner besten Phase und einige Jahre werden ihm noch gut tun, aber das …

2006 vintage

Weekly tasting group #208; Old world 2006; an overview. (@ VD) : Beautiful bouquet with red and dark berries and cherries, vanilla, sweet spices and tobacco. On the palate cherries, red and dark berries like blackcurrants again, spices, vanilla and a touch of bell pepper. Firm and juicy acidity and slightly sticky and drying tannin. Really pleasant wine. Very early maturity stage now and around 2020 probably better.

2006 vintage

PnP but should've decanted at least an hour. Fresh rose petals, freeze dried raspberries, fresh black cherries, a little pipe tobacco and tar. Mouth coating tannins but smooth tannins.

2006 vintage

Bordering on greatness, modern style, but about to break toward tea and roses. May need another year or so to reveal the more classical characteristics. Still too big, with the aromatics tightly closed in. Better on second day.

2006 vintage

good acidity, well-balanced. Decant for at least half an hour for the wine to open. Dark fruit/cherry, very drinkable and pairs well with food

2006 vintage

Weinprobe 2. Flight: D Conterno vs Scavino Barolo - Beides schöne Weine, der Conterno etwas dunkler - Beide dekantiert und schon gut trinkreich, evtl. hätte der Scavino noch etwas mehr Zeit gebraucht - Weine ähnlich, für mich der Scavino der knappe Sieger, da er etwas interessanter und komplexer ist

2009 vintage

Like so many other wines: The first glass is great, a serious barolo with roses mixed with licorice. Thereafter, quite tanic, too much oak, rustic and raw. Needs 7 days to come around = cellar for many years.

2006 vintage

Solider Barolo - schöne, integrierte Säure und ordentliche Tannine hinten raus. Okay aber auch nicht toll

2009 vintage

Vin mystérieux.. En début de bouche, le grain tannique est caché par les aromes et la texture limpide. ¸ Après quelque gorgés, devient un peu plus tannique, avec des tannins très fins. Saveur de cerise et de fruits rouges. Beaucoup meilleur après aération. Aussi bon que d'autre barolos d'entrée de gamme. Donc RQP un peu moins intéressant. RQP ***1/2

2009 vintage

Raspberry and red cherry aromas were accompanied by spices (white pepper) and herbs (thyme, rosemary), with a well defined but still unintegrated toastiness. In the mouth it's still very rough, high acidity, strong tannins and full body. I could not wait for it to open up, so maybe it would mellow after some time, but it gave me the impression of a still unripe wine with good potential.

2009 vintage

Lacks mid palate with good acidity. Enjoyable.

2006 vintage

Good inky dark yummy Italian red

2009 vintage

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