High on the southeastern slopes of Barolo’s Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva (MGA) Bricco Ambrogio, where limestone soils and perfect sun exposure shape Nebbiolo of purity and finesse, Paolo Scavino crafts a Barolo of remarkable elegance, aromatic depth, and precise structure. Discovered and acquired by Enrico Scavino in 2001, this cru has become one of the estate’s most expressive sites, producing wines that combine lift, charm, and longevity in equal measure.
Product Details:
- Producer: Paolo Scavino
- Owner: Enrico Scavino
- Region: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont (Piemonte), Italy
- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- ABV: 14.5%
- Aging: Oaked — typically 12 months in French barriques followed by 12–18 months in large casks (depending on vintage)
- Style: Red – Savory and Classic
- Sweetness: Dry
Sensory Description:
The Bricco Ambrogio opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe red cherry, raspberry, and rose petal, layered with notes of anise, tobacco leaf, and sweet spice. As it evolves, hints of crushed violets, licorice, and mineral lift emerge from the glass. On the palate, it is polished and graceful a supple core of bright red fruit framed by fine tannins and a vibrant acid line. The texture is silky yet deeply structured, revealing depth without heaviness. The finish is long, nuanced, and persistent, carrying echoes of floral spice, earth, and red citrus.
A Barolo that marries aromatic precision with approachability, it offers early charm while maintaining the balance and architecture needed for long-term aging.
Awards & Accolades:
- 96 Points – Wine Spectator (2021 Vintage)
- 95 Points – James Suckling (multiple vintages)
- 94 Points – Vinous Media (various vintages)
- Gold – Decanter World Wine Awards (select vintages)
Producer’s Background:
Founded in 1921, Paolo Scavino is one of Barolo’s most respected family estates, led today by Enrico Scavino and his daughters. The winery is known for precision in the cellar, meticulous vineyard work, and a philosophy centered on purity of fruit and clarity of terroir. With holdings across multiple top crus, the estate showcases the diversity and complexity of Barolo’s landscapes. Bricco Ambrogio, a site untouched by the devastating hail of 2002, debuted as a solo bottling in a notoriously difficult vintage, revealing extraordinary potential that continues to define it today.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve at 18°C (64°F) in a large Burgundy or Nebbiolo glass after one to two hours of decanting. Ideal pairings include oxtail pappardelle, veal lasagne, tortellini in brodo, or herb-roasted lamb. It also pairs beautifully with aged Italian cheeses such as Grana Padano or Pecorino.
Elegant, expressive, and deeply rooted in place, Paolo Scavino's ‘Bricco Ambrogio’ Barolo captures the refined power of Nebbiolo and the distinctive voice of its hillside cru, a Barolo of balance, aromatic purity, and long-lived beauty.
