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2021 Paolo Scavino "Bussia Vigna Fantini" Barolo

2021 Paolo Scavino "Bussia Vigna Fantini" Barolo

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A super-fresh and elegant Barolo with leafy lightness, red currants, watermelon, licorice and a touch of sweet violets on the nose. Slight sweetness on the palate, with a lot of minty flavors, a full body, fresh acidity and quite firm yet velvety tannins. Great overall harmony, with a savory aftertaste and a lavish finish.

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The Scavino family bought this site in Monforte d'Alba in 2019, and this is the newest wine added to the portfolio. The Paolo Scavino 2021 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini has a lot of fruit freshness with raspberry and wild blueberry. From a cool site at 370 meters above sea level with southwest exposures, the soils are rocky with loose sand. The family describes this as their "botanical garden" becauase it is a vineyard that sees a lot of experimentation with clones and rootstocks. They say that the learning curve with Bussia was great and they needed a few years to understand how to best draw out its character (fruit from leased vineyards in Bussia previously was blended into the classic Barolo). This wine delivers a floral bouquet with violets and lilac. The tannic structure of this wine is different in that it results in full-bodied, rich and velvety sensations.

Notes

Paolo Scavino’s Bussia Vigna Fantini Barolo 2021 is a powerful and structured expression of this historic Monforte d’Alba cru, showcasing depth, complexity, and longevity. The nose is intense and layered, revealing dark cherry, black plum, and dried rose, intertwined with notes of tobacco, licorice, and crushed stone. The palate is rich and muscular, offering deep red and black fruit, savory earth, and finely chiseled tannins, all balanced by vibrant acidity. A long, resonant finish lingers with hints of balsamic, cedar, and dark spice. A profound, cellar-worthy Barolo, perfect for truffle dishes and slow-braised meats.

Product Details

Origin: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Type/Varietal: Nebbiolo

SKU: #1916602

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