Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2018 (750ML)

95 WA / 94 KO / 93 JS / 17 JR

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.-Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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. — Kerin O’Keefe

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.-James Suckling

Castiglione Falletto. Just mid ruby. Leafy, herbal cherry fruit nose that is still a little closed and brooding. Concentrated cherry with a firm layer of powdery tannins and fresh acidity. All parts still need to integrate. Elegance throughout although this has 15% alcohol.--Walter Speller, Jancis Robinson