Paolo Scavino

Bricco Ambrogio Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of four hours. The 2021 Bricco Ambrogio pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart and ripe, mostly red fruits: Morello cherry, strawberry Jolly Ranchers, pomegranate, lingonberries, a whole freaking rose bush, dehydrated orange, tar, talcum powder, dry gravelly, earth, and a gentle mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. At this point, I’m convinced that the Scavino’s are making the most interesting Barolo from the Roddi commune and they have nearly single-handedly put Bricco Ambrogio on the map. Drink now with patience and through 2061. — 21 days ago

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Pooneet K

2061!!

Jay Kline

@Pooneet K that’s only 36 years from now. I’ve had plenty of great Barolo that were at least that old and this has all the stuffing to see that and beyond.

Flavio Roddolo

Superiore Bricco Appiani Barbera d'Alba 2012

David D

9.2

Lots of prune, currants, broad acids, dried blackberry, steely tannins. Took a minute to open up, really delicious. 09/23/25 — a month ago

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Marc Ouellette

Sounds like it was amazing!!

Giovanni Viberti

Riserva Bricco delle Viole Barolo Nebbiolo 2014

Heather Robinson

8.9

HWT - Eric especially liked it, it was a rich and robust red that went well with food. $122 is pricy though — 2 months ago

Cavallotto

Bricco Boschis Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

Steven Heydemann

9.1

Walked Bricco Boschis many times. Lovely vineyard with great position. My first of Cavallotto’s 13s to open. Real density to the wine. Deep color. Rich mouthfeel. Dark berry fruit. Less lift than I’d expect in such a good vintage. Still. Lovely wine. — 15 days ago

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Palladino

Bricco delle Olive Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2021

Zach D

9.1

Pours a deep purple with ruby rim. Aromas of dark fruit (blackberry, blueberry), brambles, hint of vanilla as well as cola, Italian herbs as well. On the palate black fruit, chocolate, good acidity, supple tannins; good intensity, long finish; alcohol is definitely on the high end. It’s a big wine for what I usually drink. I think it’s a very good example of barbera. A gift from a friend. — 23 days ago

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