2006 Barolo

The 2006 Barolo is a seductive, fruit-driven wine laced with plump, juicy fruit. Floral notes add a touch of lift on the close. Scavino makes his entry-level Barolo from a blend of vineyards, which in 2006 includes Vignolo, Rocche and Mariondino (all in Castiglione Falletto), Vignane and Via Nuova (both in Barolo), Bricco Ambrogio (in Roddino) and Plicotti (in La Morra). As is often the case, the Scavino Barolo is one of the finest wines in its category. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021. This is a wonderful set of new wines from Enrico Scavino and his daughters Enrica and Elisa. The dark, almost impenetrable color of the 1990s is gone and these Barolos now look like Barolos. To be sure, Scavino’s wines are still characterized by a plushness and opulence of fruit that sets them apart. Yet all of these 2006 Barolos reveal exceptional length, beautifully balanced tannins and gorgeous overall harmony. They should be on anyone’s short list of must-have wines. The Barolos are fermented in stainless steel, undergo malolactic fermentation in French oak and are subsequently aged for a year in French oak barrels followed by a second year in cask. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (204) 294-4899

Good full red. Complex but subdued aromas of plum, dark raspberry and menthol. At once dense and juicy, with excellent energy to the broad flavors of black fruits, licorice and menthol. Serious and impressive for normale, finishing with solid structure and excellent juicy persistence.

The 2006 Barolo is a seductive, fruit-driven wine laced with plump, juicy fruit. Floral notes add a touch of lift on the close. Scavino makes his entry-level Barolo from a blend of vineyards, which in 2006 includes Vignolo, Rocche and Mariondino (all in Castiglione Falletto), Vignane and Via Nuova (both in Barolo), Bricco Ambrogio (in Roddino) and Plicotti (in La Morra). As is often the case, the Scavino Barolo is one of the finest wines in its category. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021. Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate # 187 Feb 2010