Description
Azelia is a small quality-focused estate of 16 ha. owned by the Scavino family. Lorenzo Scavino works with his father Luigi to make concentrated Baroli that are not forcefully tannic in style, but they are serious in structure with firmness, flesh and beautiful balance. The Scavino’s seem to beable to coax out the heady perfume of rose and spice along with the berry fruits, forest, herb and savoury notes of the nebbiolo grape. They do a rigorous green harvest, along with conscious work with canopy management to ensure air-flow and allow adequate light penetration withoutsunburn. The modest yields of only 5.5 tonnes per hectare (approx. 35hl/ha or 2.3t/acre) provide ample concentration in the high-quality raw material. In the cellar cleanliness and fastidiousness are apparent, and the judicious use of large oak barrels preserves the fruit, so it is nowonderthe wines are regularly reviewed as being among the best of the region.
About this wine: Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba. Its brilliant, vibrant color hints at what’s to come: violet and floral aromas layered with juicy notes of cherry, strawberry, and currant. A deliberate choice to age exclusively in steel enhances the varietal’s character more than ever before—led by a vivid raspberry presence. Zesty acidity adds irresistible freshness. Sourced from the estate’s youngest vines, averaging 20 years old, it offers an approachable gateway to Barolo with instant drinkability.
90 points, Wine Spectator “Shows fine intensity, which drives the cherry, raspberry, floral and licorice flavors. Reveals a mineral note as this plays out on the long, refreshing finish. Drink now through 2028.”
RRP $77 Our Special Price $49.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
