Barolo Bric del Fiasc Paolo Scavino 2016 (750ML)

98 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Drawing its fruit from Castiglione Falletto, the Paolo Scavino 2016 Barolo Bric dël Fiasc shows dimension, depth, precision and power. The wine opens to a dark garnet color with a saturated hue, leading to a full, all-encompassing bouquet. The Barolo Bric dël Fiasc is often the most representative wine in the Scavino portfolio, and never has this been more true than in this classic vintage. Dark fruit, licorice, spice and ferrous earth build a fluid and multifaceted bouquet. The mouthfeel sits firm and tight on the palate today, promising to evolve and soften tomorrow. This is a bottle for your cellar." 07/20

98 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast: "What a gorgeous showing. It opens with heady aromas of menthol, forest berry, iris and new leather while the enveloping, full-bodied palate delivers raspberry compote, ripe Marasca cherry, licorice and baking spice before a minty finish. Enveloping, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide perfect balance. Thanks to the ripe, juicy fruit, you'd never guess this had an abv of 15%. Drink 2023–2036."

92 Points, Stephen Brook, Decanter: "This great vintage encouraged the Scavinos to extract more aggressively than usual. The nose is intense, with complex aromas of cherries, roses and liquorice. Fine acidity balances the power and weight of fruit, and the tannins are admirably rounded, yet the alcohol is obtrusive right now and the finish, while long, is very assertive. This is a vintage that needs time to become harmonious, but at present the balance is imperfect. Very promising, though." 07/23

96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2016 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is a powerful, muscular wine. Youthfully austere and tannic, the 2016 is going to need a number of years to come around, but it is magnificent, even in the early going. Layers of building tannins enshroud a core of dark Nebbiolo fruit, with hints of dried herbs, iron, leather and sweet tobacco that develop with a bit of coaxing. As always, Bric del Fiasc has a feral intensity to it. The 2016 is an especially fine edition and also a terrific example of the style of this Castiglione Falletto site." 06/20