93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Azelia's 2016 Barolo is a blend of fruit from two parcels in Castiglione Falletto and five in Serralunga, with the character of Serralunga especially felt in the wine's tannic grip and persistence. Iron, sage, mint, smoke and wild cherry give the Barolo striking aromatic nuance and complexity, all in the mid-weight style that is such a signature at this address. The purity of the fruit is just striking. Stated simply, this is a tremendous wine in its peer group. Drink: 2020-2028. (Feb 2020)"
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Azelia's classic 2016 Barolo shows a spicy or savory personality with accents of laurel leaf, eucalyptus and clove. Those are some of the high notes that hover over a core of dark fruit and dried blackberry. On the Nebbiolo scale, this wine takes us to a sultry side of the variety, with slightly more fruit weight, texture and pronounced black fruit. If you are choosing your Barolo according to a possible pasta or meat pairing, this would be the meat wine. Azelia's classico Barolo is a blend of fruit from seven single vineyards, with 30% of the total from Castiglione Falletto and 70% from Serralunga d'Alba. A big portion comes from the Cerretta and Broglio sites, with 50-year-old vines. Drink: 2024-2040. (Jul 2020)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$51 list] A savory version, evoking wild herb and saline flavors along with cherry and plum notes, this is both fleshy and firm, with a line of dense tannins leaving a dusty imprint on the chewy finish. Best from 2023 through 2040. (11/30/20)"
92 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "As pleased as Azelia’s proprietor Luigi Scavino is with 2016, he doesn’t consider it a classic vintage due to its relatively accessible character. Indeed, the tannins here are smooth and round on the entry, though they layer up with a fine, sandy texture and cling to the finish. Racy, linear acidity makes for a beguiling juxtaposition. Throughout, anise, sage and eucalyptus accent pretty woodland berries. This brings together seven crus with the backbone coming from Cerretta and Broglio in Serralunga d’Alba. Drinking Window: 2022-2032. (Nov 2020)"
Product SKU | 339873 |
Producer | Azelia |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
Varietal | Nebbiolo |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
ABV | 14.5% |
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