Barolo Paolo Scavino 2020

Pale garnet with ruby highlights, the 2020 Barolo from Paolo Scavino opens with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, layered with rose petals, liquorice, and subtle notes of spice and tar. The palate is elegant yet firmly structured, with bright red fruit framed by fine, persistent tannins. Lively acidity gives the wine lift and precision, while hints of dried herbs, mineral smoke, and earth add complexity. The finish is long and tightly woven, a youthful Barolo with both clarity and ageing potential.

Founded in 1921, Paolo Scavino is one of Barolo’s benchmark estates, known for its meticulous vineyard work and precise, polished style. The estate manages parcels across multiple communes, bringing together the diverse expressions of Nebbiolo into a harmonious blend. In the 2020 vintage, marked by balance and approachability, Scavino’s Barolo shows both the finesse of the year and the estate’s hallmark refinement — a wine that offers early charm but is built to evolve gracefully over the next two decades.