Paolo Scavino Affinato in Carati Barbera d'Alba 2016
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The Barbera d’Alba D.O.C. Affinato In Carati is a classic of the estate made for the first time in 1988. From the oldest estate vines of Barbera. Elegant and with remarkable aging potential, this Barbera is vinified in stainless steel and then it’s aged for about a year in neutral oak to let the wine evolve, harmonize in its components and bring out the complexity, grace of this grape. The wine is silky, densly structured, elegant and rich bouquet.
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A hint of bread dough graces the fruit and spice aromas in this intense red. Macerated black cherry, blackberry, bittersweet chocolate and spice flavors permeate the rich texture and solid structure as this cruises to a long finish. Drink now through 2024.
Paolo Scavino winery was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto from Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo. Enrico Scavino together with the daughters Enrica and Elisa, fourth generation, run the family Estate. Through 70 years of work, Enrico Scavino has researched and purchased some of the most historic vineyards cultivated with Nebbiolo for Barolo to experience and show the uniqueness of each site.
The Scavino family owns 30 hectares entirely in the Barolo area and vinifies grapes from their own vineyards located in the villages of Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, La Morra, Novello, Serralunga d’Alba, Verduno, Roddi and Monforte d’Alba.
The approach to both viticulture and winemaking is scrupulous, respectful and is aimed at preserving and therefore enhancing the expression and peculiarities of each vineyard in the wines.