Paolo Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio 2016

The 2016 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is simply spectacular, embodying the grace of Roddi’s cru and the outstanding conditions of the storied 2016 vintage. A long, late growing season allowed Nebbiolo to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining vibrancy, resulting in a wine of both depth and finesse.

The nose is inviting and intricately layered, offering dried strawberries, rose petals, and exotic spices like cloves, mingling with blue flowers, toasted oak, and menthol. On the palate, black cherry, steeped prune, and chocolate-covered coconut unfold with plushness, supported by finely polished tannins. The open-knit texture allows flavors of plum, iron, spice, and tobacco to emerge seamlessly, leading to a long, sumptuous finish with a hint of salinity.

The Bricco Ambrogio is both approachable and totally composed, showcasing a kind of magic only produced by the greatest winemakers in the best terrior. While its depth and structure ensure aging potential, Roddi’s giving nature makes Bricco Ambrogio an earlier-drinking standout.