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- 100% Nebbiolo from Bricco Ambrogio in Roddi village
- The most important vineyard in the village of Roddi
- 275 meters elevation
- South/southeast exposure
- Marl and limestone soil
- Made for the first time in 2002 and nearly a monopole
- Harvested by hand, normally after the 10th of October
- Submerged-cap maceration (10-12 days in average)
- Fermentation (20-30 days in average) in stainless steel with temperature controlled and indigenous yeasts
- Malolactic fermentation in 225 L barrels over the winter
- Aged 11 months in neutral French oak barrels and further 13 months in large casks, plus 8 months in stainless steel and 6 months in bottle
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-SCV-20-16 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2020-12-23
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2020-06-30
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2020-07-23
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2020-06-24
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2020-09-18
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2015-01-01
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2016-06-29
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2015-04-01
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2017-08-01
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2015-01-01
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2019-11-22
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2019-06-28
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2019-09-10
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2019-11-11
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2021-09-22
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2021-05-30
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2021-04-29
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2021-06-17
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-04-28
Tom Hyland
Score
92
Date
2022-09-10
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2022-06-20
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2022-06-23
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-02-27
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2023-10-29
"From a south-facing site on marne and limestone soils, this is one of Scavino's most important wines in terms of volume. The nose, which displays red fruits, is reticent and lacks some aromatic force now, but the wine is still young. Supple, rounded and fleshy, the palate is also concentrated, with firm tannins and considerable complexity. Spicy and tangy, it shows ample grip and energy on the long, weighty finish."
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-07-28
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2023-07-04
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2023-05-04
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
96
Date
2023-04-18
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2019 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is a pretty tightly-wound wine for a site that has produced much more open-knit Barolos. Floral, savory and mineral notes dominate, while fruit is pushed into the background. I am surprised to see acids and tannins so prominently on display. It will be interesting to see if this ever softens."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-08-24
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-10-11
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-01-17
"Focused, compact and well-balanced with strawberries, red currants, wet stones and some bay leaves. Medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins. Ample and well-structured with plenty of volume on offer on the center-palate. Delicious and well-driven with a long finish. Try after 2028."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16
Date
2024-09-05
"Roddi. Lustrous mid ruby. Subtle yet concentrated on the nose with cherry fruit and fresh mint hints. Mellow, concentrated sweet-sour cherry palate with firm tannins on the finish. Ready now but needs food."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2024-05-15
"Deep ruby/red, the 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio boasts a very pretty and detailed bouquet with a floral perfume of ripe raspberries, violets, lilac, and wet stone. Elegant and medium-bodied, it has a lot of graceful details, with fine tannins, lovely concentration and a lovely and linear feel without any austerity. It has a Burgundian aesthetic and is a very well-styled wine from this site. Drink 2025-2040."
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is a complex, alluring wine. Dried herbs, menthol, licorice, sage, mocha and lavender play off a core of purplish/black fruit. Dark and sensual, but not at all heavy, the 2020 has a ton to offer in a plush, immediate style. This is a very sexy Barolo."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2025-01-30
"This is a retaste. This wine is served first in the Scavino's portfolio of single-vineyard wines because it is the lightest in texture but also because they prefer to set their flights by geography going from north to south. From the village of Roddi, the 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio reveals dark aromas of plum and blackberry. The effect is a little more monotone compared to other areas of Barolo, but you get a velvety mouthfeel with sweet tannins."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2024-08-01
"Crushed red fruits steeped in their own juices, intermingled with a blend of spices, create an inviting nose, though somewhat reserved. A hint of mint adds freshness. On the palate, warmed, spiced fruits take center stage, enveloped by the embrace of youthful and firm tannins. The fruit flavors gradually give way to a savory edge on the finish that begs for a hearty dish to accompany it. Drink 2026–2045. Cellar Selection. —J.P."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-10-12
"An elegant red, exuding cherry, strawberry, orange peel, rose, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors. Vibrant and supple in texture, this is beautifully integrated, turning more floral on the lingering aftertaste. A light dusting of tannins keeps this focused. Best from 2026 through 2040. 'B.S."
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2025-01-31
"This shows balsamic, sandalwood, rose petals and a touch of red fruit on the nose. The palate is tight, with precise chewy tannins, tight fruit and a compact finish. A solid, exceptional Barolo that will need about three years to soften."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
97
Date
2025-02-01
"Showing the fantastic aromatics this site is known for, you'll find enticing aromas of iris, dog rose, wild berry, forest floor and menthol on Paolo Scavino's radiant 2021 Bricco Ambrogio. This MGA always has softer tannins out of the gate than the estate's other cru offerings and the stunning 2021 is no exception, delivering succulent flavors of ripe Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, blood orange, mint and licorice alongside polished tannins. It's beautifully balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink 2029–2041. Abv: 14.5%"
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2025-01-07
"The 2021 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is classy and polished to the core. This wine has come such a long way since its debut. Enrico Scavino really believed in this site when he purchased it a little more than 20 years ago. The 2021 is a fine testament to his vision. Lavender, sage, menthol and licorice lead into a core of dark-toned fruit in a Barolo that is deep yet also light on its feet. This is impeccably done, not to mention very tasty."
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2025-01-30
"The Paolo Scavino 2021 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is usually the lightest wine in the family's collection of single-vineyard wines. From the village of Roddi in the northernmost point of the appellation, this area has wide vineyard valleys and cool southeast exposures. The heat of the day falls away quickly thanks to steep diurnal shifts. The soils are composed of blue marl and sand, and the family farms seven hectares here, of which five hectares are Nebbiolo (the rest is Dolcetto and old-vine Barbera). A selection of the best fruit is made from old vines and put into this bottle. The wine is soft and silky with red and blue fruits and floral aromas to close."