Paolo Scavino, Barolo, Bric del Fiasc 2001

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94 Points CellarTracker Member

This is the 3rd bottle we've opened, at 2-3 year intervals, and the best by far. The tannins are very strong and somewhat overpowering for the fruit, but overall the wine is delicious. I get plums, cherries and vanilla on the nose, with hints of herbs - maybe a little anise? The taste is mildly astringent with tannins, but fruity and complex. The finish is long, ending with slightly bitter notes along with the lingering cherries and some warm spice, perhaps cinnamon. We'll save the last 3 in our cellar for another 5 years or so. 1/8/2024

96 Points Wine Advocate

The 2001 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is a gorgeous wine laced with smoke, tar, licorice and menthol. The 2001 remains powerful and authoritative, with more than enough fruit to balance its huge tannins. Today it comes across as almost impenetrably young. There is plenty of upside to cellaring this fabulous Barolo. (AG) 04/2012

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