The 2007 Barolo is a fresh, floral offering with an attractive juiciness to the fruit. Though made predominantly from Serralunga fruit, there isn’t a ton of village character in the glass. This vinous, open Barolo is an excellent candidate for near-term drinking and I suspect it will find many admirers in restaurants, where its unfussy yet refined personality is ideally suited. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.
This is a stunning set of wines from Azelia and proprietor Luigi Scavino. Unlike many of his colleagues, Scavino has opted to make his straight Barolo rather accessible, with no pretense of grandeur, creating a big difference between that wine and his single-vineyard offerings, which in this vintage are breathtakingly beautiful.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: De Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; tel. (630) 422-1119