| 2008-06-03 07:45 |
WA: 2003 Barolo Cannubi—Shows a very aromatic profile of roses and dense cherry fruit in a weighty, concentrated style. There just isn’t enough stuffing in the mid-palate to balance the massive tannins that follow, and today this wine remains out of balance. (88-91), 11/05 With his boyish enthusiasm it is hard to believe Enrico Scavino has a full 50 vintages under his belt. “I started working at the family estate when I was a young boy,” says Scavino. “I remember the 1958 vintage in particular. We had a very cool spring and many vineyards were affected by peronospora (a fungal disease that can affect the vines). Flowering was irregular and the plants carried very little fruit. We made a rich, concentrated Barolo that year that was a huge hit with our customers. It was a great way to start, and I’ve been hooked ever since.” Scavino has turned out an excellent set of wines in both 2003 and 2004, although I give the edge to the 2004s, which offer more nuance and better balance. I did not taste the normale or the Carobric, both wines that are made from a blend of various parcels. |