Paolo ScavinoBarolo Rocche dell Annunziata Riserva

2000 Barolo Rocche dell Annunziata Riserva

Paolo Scavino

97Average Score

Northern Italy / Italy

Red

The 2000 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata is another exceptional Barolo. Impossibly fine, silky tannins support sweet red cherries, raspberries, rose petals and spices, all of which come together in the open-knit style that is typical of this great site. This, too, is another fabulous Barolo from Scavino. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030. May 2011, www.robertparker.com

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Score: 97/100

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£465.00

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Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 97/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Piedmont

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Piedmont

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 97/100