2019 Paolo Scavino Barolo Monvigliero DOCG

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Stephen Brook - Decanter

Scavino first bottled Monvigliero as a separate single-vineyard wine in 2007. Only 0.83 hectares in size and situated on limestone soils, its proximity to the Tanaro river moderates the microclimate. The nose is intense and pungent, exhibiting pure red fruits and no balsamic tones. The attack is lush but also forthright and vibrant, the stunning fruit supported by underlying acidity. Very concentrated, it shows welcome austere grip. Textured but elegant, this imperious Barolo is built to last, and the finish is exceptionally long.

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James Suckling

Aromas of slate, raspberry, black cherry and dried strawberry follow through to a full body with firm and linear tannins, and a racy acidity that runs long and bright. Needs time to soften but wonderful length. Drink after 2028.

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Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2019 Barolo Monvigliero is a gorgeous wine that marries the classicism of this site with the bright, forward fruit that is such a signature of the Scavino style. Freshly-cut roses, kirsch, mint, cinnamon and blood orange race across the palate, supported by vibrant acids and veins of sinewy tannin. This seems to call for at least a few years in bottle.

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Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Continuing on a tour of the major villages of Barolo, this wine takes us to the hilltops of Verduno. The Paolo Scavino 2019 Barolo Monvigliero shows lifted aromas of wild cherry and lavender that emerge from a broader background of dark primary fruit. The wine offers medium concentration and silky tannins. But again, I find the bouquet to be a bit closed at this very young stage. There is more energy in the palate thanks to the natural freshness of Nebbiolo. This wine did show nicely when I came back to the bottle 48 hours later. Production is 4,600 bottles.

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Falstaff

Brilliant ruby red with glints of garnet. On the nose, red apples, raspberries, slightly resinous notes in the background, as well as lovely earthy aromas. On the palate, a nice juiciness, with bright fruit, very grippy tannins, juicy on the finish, still a bit gritty.

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Falstaff

Brilliant ruby red with garnet. On the nose red-cheeked apple, raspberries, slightly resinous background, in the echo fine earthy tone. On the palate nice juiciness, clear fruit and very grippy tannin, comes back juicy in the finish, currently still a bit restrained.