Paolo Scavino "Rocche dell'Annunziata" Barolo Riserva 2019

98 Points Kerin O'Keefe

Yet another mind-blowingly beautiful wine from Paolo Scavino, the 2019 Rocche dell’Annunziata is breathtaking. It opens with electrifying aromas of camphor, blue flower, forest floor and dark exotic spice while the full-bodied, delicious palate doles out ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, vanilla and crushed mint before a mocha close. Tightly woven, velvety tannins provide seamless support while fresh acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. It’s already so tempting but the best is yet to come…