Paolo Scavino - Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini 2021 (750ml)

Paolo Scavino Barolo 'Bussia - Vigna Fantini' 2021 | New Wine from Paolo Scavino!

JS:98/V:96/WA:96 

Sustainable • Nebbiolo from the Bussia Vigna Fantini cru from Monforte d'Alba • Planted at 450 meters above sea level with south/southwest orientation • Planted in 2006, 2007, and 2010 • Soil type: Arenarie di Diano d'Alba • Fruit harvested by hand after the 10th of October • Submerged-cap maceration (10-12 days on avg) in stainless steel rotary fermenter • Indigenous yeast fermentation (20-30 days on avg) in stainless steel • Aged 20 months in large French oak cask and 3 months stainless steel, plus 14-16 months in bottle • Approximately 350 cases produced annually

JS98: “A super-fresh and elegant Barolo with leafy lightness, red currants, watermelon, licorice and a touch of sweet violets on the nose. Slight sweetness on the palate, with a lot of minty flavors, a full body, fresh acidity and quite firm yet velvety tannins. Great overall harmony, with a savory aftertaste and a lavish finish.”

V96: “The 2021 Bussia Vigna Fantini is a deep, powerful wine. Dark cherry, spice, menthol and strong balsamic inflections all meld together. This especially virile, strapping Barolo packs a serious punch. Time in the glass brings out Bussia breadth as spiced, floral aromatics literally explode on the finish. This is a tremendous debut. I can see the Bussia Vigna Fantini joining the ranks of the very finest Barolos in this range.”

WA96: “The Scavino family bought this site in Monforte d'Alba in 2019, and this is the newest wine added to the portfolio. The Paolo Scavino 2021 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini has a lot of fruit freshness with raspberry and wild blueberry. From a cool site at 370 meters above sea level with southwest exposures, the soils are rocky with loose sand. The family describes this as their "botanical garden" becauase it is a vineyard that sees a lot of experimentation with clones and rootstocks. They say that the learning curve with Bussia was great and they needed a few years to understand how to best draw out its character (fruit from leased vineyards in Bussia previously was blended into the classic Barolo). This wine delivers a floral bouquet with violets and lilac. The tannic structure of this wine is different in that it results in full-bodied, rich and velvety sensations.”

Wine Spectator 95 Points

"This red starts out round, showing density, with flavors of plum, black cherry, earth, tobacco and eucalyptus. Assertive, chalky tannins emerge as this builds on the palate, leaving the finish dry and tactile. Backward and will need at least five years to come together. Best from 2030 through 2053. 350 cases made, 100 cases imported."