
2021 Paolo Scavino "Prapò" Barolo
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Kerin O'Keefe
Paolo Scavino has crushed the 2021 vintage for its Barolos and the family’s Prapò is another gorgeous showing. It opens with intense aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, star anise, violet and new leather. Showing its Serralunga roots, the structured, full-bodied palate features a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins that support ripe red cherry, cranberry, star anise and mocha before a cool, mentholated finish. Bright acidity provides balance and great tension. Promising great longevity, it’s youthfully austere at this stage and will benefit from more cellaring.
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Notes
Paolo Scavino’s Prapò Barolo 2021 is a bold and structured expression of this revered Serralunga d’Alba cru, known for its intensity and depth. The nose is complex and layered, revealing dark cherry, black raspberry, and dried rose, intertwined with notes of tobacco, iron, and sweet spice. The palate is powerful yet refined, offering concentrated red and black fruit, earthy minerality, and firm, chiseled tannins, all supported by vibrant acidity. A long, commanding finish lingers with hints of balsamic, cedar, and licorice.
Product Details
Origin: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Type/Varietal: Nebbiolo
SKU: #1916603

