2018 Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco
Grape
Nebbiolo
Its Origins
Alongside Massolino the barolos from Azelia are eye-watering bargains in the fine wine world. Anyone with a love of the nebbiolo grape should search out these under-valued Barolos for they are some of the most age- worthy wines in the world. In 1920 Cavalier Lorenzo Scavino began to vinify part of the grapes produced in the family's vineyards, a small rural reality in the heart of the Langhe region, in Castiglione Falletto. His son Alfonso started enthusiastically to bottle the wine produced and thanks to Luigi's father, Lorenzo, with perseverance and willpower, the wines were for the first time exported. The Azienda Agricola Azelia, in the centre of the area of Barolo production, is nowadays composed of 16 hectares and it produces, on average, 80,000 bottles per year. Luigi is supported by his wife Lorella and his son Lorenzo, who bears the name of his grandfather and who represents the fifth generation of wine producers. The family management is essential as it permits an extreme precision in every step of the production.
What The Critics Say
95/100 Winescritic.com, Rafaelle Vecchione
"Extremely fascinating in the main profile it shows notes of marigold, broom, wet geraniums, hibiscus, red plums, dehydrated cherries and salted caramel. Medium-full body, soft tannins of remarkable maturity and a finish of splendid elegant and enveloping shape. Better from 2023."
94/100 Robertparker.com, Monica Larner
"The 2018 Barolo Bricco Fiasco reveals a dark and brooding character with dark fruit, iron ore, rusty earth, tar and licorice. It shows enormous precision and sharpness, especially in terms of the bouquet, with tight tannins and nice acidity. Drink 2024-2044"
17+/20 JancisRobinson.com, Walter Speller
"Castiglione Falletto. Palish ruby. A little herbal and brooding and hinting at sweet red fruit. Elegant fruit palate with tangy, sappy acidity and fine chewy tannins. Still quite youthful and needs more time in the bottle. (WS)." Drink 2024 - 2034
| Variety | Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Region | Piedmont |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Maturity | 2023 - 2034 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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