2020 Azelia Barolo
Grape
Nebbiolo
Its Origins
Alongside Massolino the Barolos from Azelia are eye-watering bargains in the fine wine world. Anyone with a love of the nebbiolo grape should search out these under-valued Barolos for they are some of the most age- worthy wines in the world. In 1920 Cavalier Lorenzo Scavino began to vinify part of the grapes produced in the family's vineyards, a small rural reality in the heart of the Langhe region, in Castiglione Falletto. His son Alfonso started enthusiastically to bottle the wine produced and thanks to Luigi's father, Lorenzo, with perseverance and willpower, the wines were for the first time exported. The Azienda Agricola Azelia, in the centre of the area of Barolo production, is nowadays composed of 16 hectares and it produces, on average, 80,000 bottles per year. Luigi is supported by his wife Lorella and his son Lorenzo, who bears the name of his grandfather and who represents the fifth generation of wine producers. The family management is essential as it permits an extreme precision in every step of the production.
What The Critics Say
92/100 James Suckling
"I like the earthiness here, with notes of fresh truffles mingling with the sour cherry and blueberry fruit. Some lemon rind, too. It’s juicy and open with a medium body, fine tannins and citrusy acidity. Drink from 2026."
17+/20 JancisRobinson.com, Walter Speller
"Grapes came from 55-years-old vines. Aged for two years in large oak and one year in bottle. Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Impressive minerality on the nose and with subtle, concentrated, red-fruit notes and wild strawberry. Great acidity streamlining the red fruit and with a nice bite of tannins on the finish, while the fresh fruit rules. (WS)." Drink 2024 - 2032
94/100 Winescritic.com, Raffaele Vecchione (2019 vintage)
"Juicy hints of black plums, ripe medlars and strawberries. In the secondary profile, green tea leaves, guarana, ginger pieces and cedar. On the palate, full body, smooth tannins and a savory and juicy finish. Better from 2025."
| Variety | Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Region | Piedmont |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2040 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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