COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Paolo Scavino
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Bricco Ambrogio 2019 hails from the esteemed Piedmont region of Italy, produced by the historic Paolo Scavino estate. Crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this wine originates from the Bricco Ambrogio vineyard in Roddi, recognized for its significant diurnal temperature variations and marl-limestone soils. The 2019 vintage is characterized by a long, favorable growing season, yielding grapes with balanced acidity and tannins. Paolo Scavino, a family-run winery since 1921, is guided by Enrico Scavino, who is known for his commitment to showcasing the unique expression of each vineyard parcel through a blend of traditional and modern winemaking techniques.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€67
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bricco Ambrogio is considered the premier vineyard in the village of Roddi.
Fact 02
Diurnal temperature shifts in this vineyard aid aromatic development.
Fact 03
Paolo Scavino estate has been family-run since 1921.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage is described as a 'super classic' Barolo year.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Bricco Ambrogio begins with fermentation in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, accompanied by a 10-12 day submerged-cap maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs in 225-liter barrels over winter. The wine is then aged for approximately 11 months in neutral French oak barrels, followed by 13 months in large casks ('botti grandi'). A further 8 months are spent in stainless steel, and the wine is finished with 6 months of bottle aging before release. Harvest is typically performed by hand after October 10th.
