Paolo Scavino, Novantesimo, Riserva Barolo 2011

Located in the Barolo region of Italy, Paolo Scavino was founded in 1921 by Lorenzo Scavino and his son, Paolo. Enrico Scavino began full time work in the winery at age 10. With a passion that spans over 60 years, Enrico's focus has been to produce the most unique and elegant wines from the three local grapes Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo. Today, the family estate is run by Enrico Scavino with daughters Enrica and Elisa, carrying on four generations of tradition in farming and excellence. Much like prized producers Gaja and Voerzio, Scavino's focus is on brilliant single vineyard expressions of Nebbiolo, and they continuously hit the mark in almost every vintage. 96+ pts. Antonio Galloni, Vinous In 2011, Scavino bottled a small amount of the 2011 Barolo Riserva Novantesimo, a blend of fruit fruit from a handful of top-notche sites to celebrate the winery's 90th anniversary. A hauntingly beautiful wine, the 2011 graces the palate with notable nuance and detail. Freshly cut flowers, mi