Paolo Scavino

Modernism in Barolo can be misunderstood. But do not think that the wines of Scavino, which are typically classified as modernist, are anything but elegant. From the village Barolo through the Carobric blend of crus, to the crus themselves, these wines have enormous character. Their complexity comes from the terroirs, the Nebbiolo and fastidious vineyard and cellar work. Although the estate was founded in 1921, it was Enrico, the third generation, who really started the drive to make better quality wine. In the 1950s he began to be concerned with the quality of tannins in Barolo - even today they can be difficult for lesser producers to manage. After many experiments with different barrels, in 1993 he was among the first in Barolo to invest in rotary fermenters, which exclude the aggressive seed tannins from the tank and extract the noble tannins from the skins. (CW 07/09 17)