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Azelia di Luigi Scavino - Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2016

Italie • Barolo • Red

£487.00 tax included
£487.00 tax included
£162.33 / unit
Packaging : 1 x 150CL - Box

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Description

THE Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2016 dAzelia di Luigi Scavino is a true treasure of Piedmont. This domaine, Located in the heart of the wine region, Azelia crafts elegant and powerful wines that embody the authenticity of the terroir. With meticulous attention to every stage of winemaking, Azelia creates cuvées that reflect the complexity and richness of Barolo. Azelia wines are renowned for their ability to evolve beautifully over time, offering an unforgettable sensory experience.
Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Spectator 96/100
  • Parker (WA) 96/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

The 2016 Barolo Bricco Fiasco has a deep, almost ruby red color with brick-red highlights. The nose reveals a complex bouquet of black cherries, dried roses, and sweet spices. On the palate, this wine is both powerful and elegant, with silky tannins and a lovely acidity that lends it great freshness. The finish is long, leaving a delicate imprint of ripe fruit and earthy notes, promising excellent aging potential.

Food & wine pairings

This Barolo pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, rich stews or aged cheese.
Producer

Producer

The Azelia vineyard stretches across sunny hillsides, benefiting from clay-limestone soil that imparts its characteristic minerality to the wines. The vines, some several decades old, are cultivated with care, respecting the principles of sustainable viticulture. climat, With hot summers and harsh winters, the climate allows for optimal grape ripening, thus guaranteeing the aromatic richness of Nebbiolo. Each plot is carefully managed to express the best of its terroir, yielding grapes of exceptional quality.

Owner and history

The Scavino family, current owners of the domaine Azelia is deeply rooted in Piedmontese winemaking tradition. Luigi Scavino, the founder, passed on his passion to his descendants, who continue to work with the same commitment to producing exceptional wines. Today, his son runs the estate. domaine, perpetuating the family legacy while innovating in winemaking practices. Their love for the terroir and respect for traditions are reflected in every bottle, making Azelia a key player in the Barolo appellation.

Vinification and aging

The winemaking process for the 2016 Barolo Bricco Fiasco begins with the hand-harvesting of the grapes, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This process preserves the integrity of the Nebbiolo grape's aromas. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for two years, developing its complexity and structure. After light fining and filtration, the wine is bottled, ready to evolve and reveal its full richness over the years.

The team's opinion

Azelia's 2016 Barolo Bricco Fiasco is an ode to the greatness of Nebbiolo, offering an enchanting aromatic palette and remarkable structure.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2025 à 2045

Wine profile

  • Complex
  • Framed
  • Fruity