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Azelia is still something of a Barolo lover's secret. Though the estate is not a high-profile one, proprietor Luigi Scavino is cousin of Enrico Scavino of the renowned Paolo Scavino estate, and shares ownership of the famed Fiasco hill in Castiglione Falletto with him. Luigi, his wife Lorella and son Lorenzo Scavino own and maintain 16 hectares of vines in Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba (including Cru Barolo from Margheria, San Rocco and Voghera Brea) and Montelupo Albese (for their...
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}?>Sweet on the nose, with hints of cherry, black currant, licorice, and fruity tannins. Aged for two years in large casks.
- 92 Points -
July 2017
Arômes éclatants de fraise mûre avec un soupçon de cèdre et d'épices. Floral. Forte charpente, sur des tanins ronds et veloutés; finale savoureuse. Net. Pourquoi attendre? Généreux. Trad. ad lib.
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May 2017
Le Barolo 2013 de la maison Azelia provient de Castiglione Falletto et Serralunga d'Alba. Il s'ouvre sur de jolis arômes de cerise et de fraise tissés avec des épices, de la réglisse et des notes minérales. Ce Barolo est joliment équilibré, bien structuré et conserve sa fraîcheur tout au lonf de safinale persistante. Trad. ad lib.
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