1980 Barolo Bric dël Fiasc, Paolo Scavino
A light, mature, delicate nose with notes of forest floor, almond paste, dark fudge and fir smoke. Very, very good.
The taste is soft and warm with lots of charm but the fruit has taken the backseat, the tannins have all melted and the finish is a tad short, but still a fine mouthful of aged Barolo.
1978 was the first vintage of Bric dël Fiasc. In 2012 I arranged a vertical tasting with 12 vintages of Bric dël Fiasc - Barolista: Tasting Dinner with 12 Vintages of Bric dël Fiasc.
90p (tasted 2024/12)
1985 Barolo Riserva, Paolo Scavino
This Riserva is a stunner. From the great vintage of -85 it offers up a deep, meaty and structured nose with notes of black cherries, sugared coffee, ripe roses, asphalt and violets. Pure and lovely.
The taste is rich and concentrated with notes of dried up black cherry jam, sandelwood, violets, tar and leather. Still some sweet tannins. Very long. Great wine.
95p (tasted 2024/12)
1999 Barolo Bric dël Fiasc, Paolo Scavino
This youngster displays a deep, tight nose with notes of ripe cherries, dark flowers, violets and a touch of mint. High and fine.
The taste is tight and focused with notes of hard cherry candy, licorice, violets and Lange earth. The tannins suggest the need of another 6+ years in the cellar. Very fine.
95p (tasted 2024/12)
