Paolo ScavinoBarolo Bric del Fiasc

1996 Barolo Bric del Fiasc

Paolo Scavino

93Average Score

Northern Italy / Italy

Red

The 1996 Barolo Bric del Fiasc displays a saturated plum color, a smoky, black cherry-scented nose, explosive, fleshy flavors with plenty of glycerin, anevolved and seductive character, extraordinary intensity, and impeccable balance. Exotic Asian spice and fruit cake aromas add to its complexity. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2018. 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 Aug 1999, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 91-94/100

Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 5 Marketplace		£136.00
3L	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£548.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 91-94/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Piedmont

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

12.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window