A big step up from the ‘18 Classico, this is a real Barolo. Young, perhaps but I didn’t see the depth one might hope for, or the structure, to indicate a lot of aging potential. Good earthy red fruited nose and med body, med- depth, med- length, ok balance, a good bit of vibrant energy to make this an adequate restaurant wine. Scavino in today’s two bottles didn’t seem to overcome the limits of these less than perfect vintages.
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This is my second time tasting a Paolo Scavino Barolo, and I'm happier than the first. I decanted my wine and then I poured it immediately. The 2015 is a much nicer wine than the 2017. The wine is smooth and polished, tannin is not a factor. While I very much enjoyed sipping this Barolo for two evening's, I think that ageing will greatly improve this gem of a wine. A real bargain at $74.
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One off ($64.99) from the big box wine store about 6 months ago. On the nose and palate, moderate notes of red raspberries and cherries, mixed spices, iron, roses, earthy minerality, with tar and black tea on the back end. Medium garnet, medium+ bodied and legs. Medium+ tannins and acidity, already well balanced and surprisingly integrated, no heat. VG++ complexity, VG persistence and intensity. Well, oops. As I buy more wines from multiple vintages, the possibility of getting what I wasn’t intending while rooting around—at least not under the sofa, per cs, on this one—increases, and while looking for the ‘09, I ended up with this. Perhaps more embarrassing, the different vintage wasn’t readily apparent, as this was drinking similarly to its 6 year older counterpart. What this did have, though, was just a bit more backbone and lift, giving it just a bit better length and energy. It’s in its drinking window, at least to my taste, which is a bit surprising to me for a wine of this vintage, but it’s closer to the beginning than end, and while I doubt that this will be a long term ager, I think that there’s upside potential, and something close to certainty that this will at least stay at this level for at least 5-7 years, perhaps a good bit more. Very good accompaniment with scampi, although already balanced enough to star on its own. Would buy again at this price. 93+
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P: Med, poss MF, body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt fairly quickly met by an astringent pucker which evolves into a LONG, balanced, slightly puckerish finish with a swtness to the dusty tannins. NEEDS through '22, poss '23, then going beyond its 10th. 14.5% ABV; My EXC-/EXC. 97 pts Suckling & 94 WA. [This vendor's $54.95 is @ the HEAD of wine-searcher's somewhat skewed class.]
Note: Supposedly the LAST vintage of this proprietary blend of vyds.
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The nose was intense in the best possible way, showing dark, rich, savory red fruits up front, followed by savory herbs, crushed stone, smoky minerality, and hints of brown sugar. On the palate, I found silky, pliant textures, as dried red fruits and spice were lifted by mentholated herbs, leading to mineral-infused tart black cherries toward the finale. The finish was long, soaking the senses in minerals and tannin, as grippy raspberry and cherry fruits held on until the very last moment. This is a gorgeous vintage for Carobric.
9/18/2023 - Richard P Howden wrote: 90 Points
A big step up from the ‘18 Classico, this is a real Barolo. Young, perhaps but I didn’t see the depth one might hope for, or the structure, to indicate a lot of aging potential. Good earthy red fruited nose and med body, med- depth, med- length, ok balance, a good bit of vibrant energy to make this an adequate restaurant wine. Scavino in today’s two bottles didn’t seem to overcome the limits of these less than perfect vintages.
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4/10/2023 - Barolo Freak Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is my second time tasting a Paolo Scavino Barolo, and I'm happier than the first. I decanted my wine and then I poured it immediately. The 2015 is a much nicer wine than the 2017. The wine is smooth and polished, tannin is not a factor. While I very much enjoyed sipping this Barolo for two evening's, I think that ageing will greatly improve this gem of a wine. A real bargain at $74.
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11/10/2022 - sfwinelover1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
One off ($64.99) from the big box wine store about 6 months ago. On the nose and palate, moderate notes of red raspberries and cherries, mixed spices, iron, roses, earthy minerality, with tar and black tea on the back end. Medium garnet, medium+ bodied and legs. Medium+ tannins and acidity, already well balanced and surprisingly integrated, no heat. VG++ complexity, VG persistence and intensity. Well, oops. As I buy more wines from multiple vintages, the possibility of getting what I wasn’t intending while rooting around—at least not under the sofa, per cs, on this one—increases, and while looking for the ‘09, I ended up with this. Perhaps more embarrassing, the different vintage wasn’t readily apparent, as this was drinking similarly to its 6 year older counterpart. What this did have, though, was just a bit more backbone and lift, giving it just a bit better length and energy. It’s in its drinking window, at least to my taste, which is a bit surprising to me for a wine of this vintage, but it’s closer to the beginning than end, and while I doubt that this will be a long term ager, I think that there’s upside potential, and something close to certainty that this will at least stay at this level for at least 5-7 years, perhaps a good bit more. Very good accompaniment with scampi, although already balanced enough to star on its own. Would buy again at this price. 93+
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6/2/2022 - franinnyc Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really good. Very soft and smooth. Great price.
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8/22/2021 - Sennma wrote: 92 Points
Good now...open for business. Lots of upside from here.
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7/27/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Winebar [2 Rosés, 2 Whts, & 8 Reds] from 07/26/19 + 6 Shared Bottles (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): "The Barolo D.O.C.G. CAROBRIC® was born in 1996 as a combination of three historical & complex terroirs [Rocche di Castiglione (60%), Cannubi (20%), & Bric dël Fiasc (20%)]." Supposedly only indigenous yeasts, & bottled without fining or filtration;
N: Vanilla with notes of tar & floral undertones
P: Med, poss MF, body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt fairly quickly met by an astringent pucker which evolves into a LONG, balanced, slightly puckerish finish with a swtness to the dusty tannins. NEEDS through '22, poss '23, then going beyond its 10th. 14.5% ABV; My EXC-/EXC. 97 pts Suckling & 94 WA. [This vendor's $54.95 is @ the HEAD of wine-searcher's somewhat skewed class.]
Note: Supposedly the LAST vintage of this proprietary blend of vyds.
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3/13/2019 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 95 Points
The nose was intense in the best possible way, showing dark, rich, savory red fruits up front, followed by savory herbs, crushed stone, smoky minerality, and hints of brown sugar. On the palate, I found silky, pliant textures, as dried red fruits and spice were lifted by mentholated herbs, leading to mineral-infused tart black cherries toward the finale. The finish was long, soaking the senses in minerals and tannin, as grippy raspberry and cherry fruits held on until the very last moment. This is a gorgeous vintage for Carobric.
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