1997 Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric
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The 1997 Carobric, also tasted from magnum, presents a more evolved set of flavors including tobacco, earthiness and over-ripe, cooked fruit. Though it shows excellent length it is the wine that most clearly reflects the adverse conditions of the hot vintage in its wilted, somewhat tired quality.
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A new offering, the 1997 Barolo Caro Bric is an elegant, stylish example. It reveals a tell-tale saturated garnet color with amber at the edge, in addition to intense aromas of coffee, smoke, kirsch, herbs, leather, and fruitcake. Full-bodied, with expansive, saturated layers of fruit, and abundant stuffing as well as richness. It is an exceptional Barolo to enjoy between 2002-2016. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411
A new offering, the 1997 Barolo Caro Bric is an elegant, stylish example. It reveals a tell-tale saturated garnet color with amber at the edge, in addition to intense aromas of coffee, smoke, kirsch, herbs, leather, and fruitcake. Full-bodied, with expansive, saturated layers of fruit, and abundant stuffing as well as richness. It is an exceptional Barolo to enjoy between 2002-2016. Jun 2001, www.robertparker.com
High-toned aromas of carob, mint and oak, plus a liqueur-like red berry quality. Ripe-verging-on-overripe, with almost exotically sweet fruit flavors and a strong oakiness. Reminded me of a ripe-year Chateauneuf du Pape. Finishes with substantial, somewhat tough tannins.