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Paolo Scavino, Barolo Ravera 2022
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2022 Barolo Ravera is a potent, driving wine. Black cherry, gravel, incense, white pepper, new leather, licorice and graphite make a strong opening impression. This somber, virile Barolo packs a pretty hefty punch. I would give the tannins a bit of time to soften, as the 2022 is decidedly imposing in the early going.
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The Paolo Scavino 2022 Barolo Ravera is among the more expressive wines in this group of new releases, offering aromas of dark cherry, cassis, spice and licorice with greater clarity than many of its siblings. The tannins are firm, dusty and powdery, framing a compact, tightly structured palate that still needs ample time to fully reveal itself. With additional air, the bouquet expands to show clove, nutmeg, earthy nuances and violet, although the elevated alcohol becomes more apparent with time and adds a noticeable sense of warmth to the finish. This release of 4,680 bottles is fermented in stainless steel and aged for 19 months in large oak casks.
About the Producer
Paolo Scavino is an estate in Barolo known for its polished, elegant red wines from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The estate owns 23 hectares (57 acres) entirely within Barolo with parcels in 19 different cru vineyards in all but three of the Barolo communes. The range of nine Barolo wines is led by the Bric Dël Fiasc (from the Fiasco cru in Castiglione Falletto, and produced in both standard and Riserva bottlings), the Cannubi, and the Riserva Rocche dell'Annunziata which is aged for an additional year both in large casks and in bottle, and is sourced from a cru vineyard in La Morra. The portfolio of red wines also includes a Langhe Nebbiolo, two Barbera d'Alba wines, a Dolcetto d'Alba, and a Vino Rosso blended from the younger vines grown on the estate. The Langhe Sorriso is Paulo Scavino's key white wine made from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. The company was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falleto by Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo. Enrico Scavino has been working in the winery since the age of ten, beginning in 1951. He now runs his estate with his daughters, who are the fourth generation.
