2018 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric dël Fiasc DOCG

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Falstaff

Bright, sparkling ruby with light rim. Very inviting and finely marked nose, aromas of rose petals, dark cherry and pomegranate. Polished and supple on the palate with lots of finely-meshed tannins, spreads out widely, juicy raspberry and cranberry fruit, firm drive on the finish.

96 POINTS

Falstaff

Bright, sparkling ruby with light rim. Very inviting and finely marked nose, aromas of rose petals, dark cherry and pomegranate. Polished and supple on the palate with lots of finely-meshed tannins, spreads out widely, juicy raspberry and cranberry fruit, firm drive on the finish.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

96 POINTS

Falstaff

Bright, brightening ruby with light rim. Very inviting and finely marked nose, aromas of rose petal, dark cherry and pomegranate. Shows polished and supple on the palate, lots of fine-mesh tannin, stretches wide, juicy raspberry and cranberry fruit, firm drive on the finish.

95 POINTS

Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

With aromas of earth, dried spice and crushed stone, the Paolo Scavino 2018 Barolo Bric dël Fiasc holds its own in this vintage. Thanks to its wide shoulders, the wine gives emphasis to a core of dark fruit, licorice and grilled herb. This 9,000-bottle production uses fruit from the Fiasco vineyard in Castiglione Falletto.

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Kerin O'Keefe - Wine Enthusiast

Forest floor, camphor, pipe tobacco and crushed mint aromas come together in the glass along with a whiff of violet. Combining power and finesse, the full-bodied palate features cherry marinated in spirits, licorice and mocha. Velvety tannins provide support while fresh acidity keeps it bright. Drink 2026–2033.

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James Suckling

Lovely wild-strawberry, raspberry and red-cherry fruit on the nose, together with mineral tinges. Medium-bodied and fresh with good intensity, despite the lighter structure this year. The tannins provide enough support to keep it going. Fresh, balanced finish. Try from 2024.

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2018 Barolo Bric del Fiasc, usually the most potent wine in the range, comes across as light, diluted and lacking in freshness. The challenges of the vintage were apparently impossible to overcome. I can’t say I am entirely surprised, though, as many wines from this sector of Castiglione Falletto are on the lighter side in 2018. Dried out fruit intermingled with hints of cedar and spice give the impression of a Barolo that is on a relatively fast aging curve.