Azelia di Luigi Scavino 'Cerretta' Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 2020

"WE ARE A HISTORICAL AND SMALL FAMILY-RUN WINERY FOUNDED IN 1920 IN CASTIGLIONE FALLETTO, IN THE HEART OF THE LANGA OF BAROLO, ONE OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY WINE REGIONS IN THE WORLD."

An extraordinary new entry. From vines selected by Luigi and his father Lorenzo and produced through massal selection from the best plants of the Cru Bricco Fiasco.

Released for the first time ever in 2020. Cerretta vineyard has been part of the family for almost 30 years. Luigi has always had the strong desire to produce this Barolo as a Cru but the vines were too young. The wait is over.

An explosive energy of Serralunga d’Alba with grace and vigor. Black cherries, wild berries and plums with menthol, sage and saline notes. Pure ardor.

Barolo Cerretta, given the perseverance and the willpower of 5 generations, is dedicated to the Centenary of the winery.

"The Azelia 2020 Barolo Cerretta is the most complete wine from vintner Luigi Scavino in this vintage. The fruit feels richer and more saturated, and you get greater textural heft on the palate (compared to some of the other wines in this portfolio that taste thin in comparison). I also enjoyed that touch of cherry sweetness that succeeds at fleshing out a longer finish. This is a limited release of 3,000 bottles from 2.5 hectares of vines planted on limestone clay soils." Wine Advocate 94