{"title":"Brovia \u0026 Azelia - The Top 10 of 2018 - Plus Ex-Cellar Barolo Unicorns","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eTo order please scroll to the bottom of this page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarolo - New and Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2018 Brovia and Azelia barolos have scored very well with the wine-writers, and since they arrived in Australia a few days ago, we have tasted some to our great and delightful surprise. We are in awe of these new releases!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are also offering a few very well-cellared old Barolos with excellent fill-levels (ex- a cool cellar in Piedmont).\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheers, Randall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Fontanafredda 1967 Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffer: $390 \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Raspberry, cherries, old camphor chests, spice box, licorice root, roses – very complex, yet curiously youthful and vibrant. Medium bodied, barest twitch of volatility, very fine tannin, sweet fruit, fennel and a long finish with a gentle tug of tannin to close. Delicacy and power, combined with a sweet succulence and the gentle decay of age. This bottle, at least, at the peak of its powers. What a privilege to taste such glorious old wines.\" \u003cstrong\u003e97pts! - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, tasted 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorgogno 1978 Barolo Riserva\u003cbr\u003eOffer: $590\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A long-lived vintage, this 1978 is showing well for its age with its still-fresh acidity and intense yet delicate, savoury flavours of caramelised nuts, dried red berries, cigar, coffee beans and crème brûlée. Red berry sweetness and fine tannins provide balance on the long, gentle finish.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 95pts - James Button, Decanter, tasted 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarchesi di Barolo 1983 Barolo\u003cbr\u003eOffer: $220\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis famed and ancient producer is based in the village of Barolo itself. 1983 was a warm vintage, making a very small crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/03d05f4c-1938-45bd-b0c1-0543e6493ff3_1_480x480.png?v=1687834929\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/03d05f4c-1938-45bd-b0c1-0543e6493ff3_1_480x480.png?v=1687834929\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrovia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiedmont, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach year it seems that the Brovia family continue to improve their already great and captivating wines. They are so complex, firmly silky and clean, deep, and so long that they have a Burgundian-like peacock's tail finish. \u003cstrong\u003eCheers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRandall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review listed the top 170 barolos of 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#2\/170 is Azelia Ceretta\u003cbr\u003e#5\/170 is Brovia Brea Ca’Mia\u003cbr\u003e#8\/170 is Brovia Rocche di Castiglione\u003cbr\u003e#9\/170 is Azelia Bricco Fiasco\u003cbr\u003e#10\/170 is Azelia Margheria\u003cbr\u003e#37\/170 is Azelia San Rocco\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#55\/170 is\u003cstrong\u003e Azelia Barolo (Ahead of Chiara Boschis Cannubi, Rinaldi Brunate and Tre Tine!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1863 Giacinto Brovia founded the Brovia estate in Castiglione Falletto - the heart of Barolo. Giacinto's two grandchildren (Raffaele, an agronomist and the younger Giacinto, an oenologist) resumed full-scale wine production in the 1950s. The reins of the estate are now in the hands of Giacinto's daughter Elena and her husband Alex Sanchez, who are deeply engaged in the organic vineyards and winemaking operations of the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith ownership of mature well-sited vines in some of the best crus in all Barolo, winemaking here is very classical, with grapes crushed gently before being fermented in open-top vats for up to a month. They are the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003en transferred into 30 hectolitre French and Slavonian oak barrels where they are rested for at least two years. They are bottled unfiltered and then rested in bottle for up to another two years before release. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the entire estate averaging 45 years of vine age, many of the Barolo vines are over 60 years. They are tended with great care, practicing organic viticulture and ploughing yearly to promote soil health. The low yields are controlled by a program of severe pruning and de-budding. Harvest is done entirely by hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/df65a8cd-fbd5-4b10-990f-fab9966d387e_480x480.png?v=1687834972\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/df65a8cd-fbd5-4b10-990f-fab9966d387e_480x480.png?v=1687834972\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Brovia 2018 Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP: $179 | Offer: $149!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Brovia 2018 Barolo is a classic wine with a smooth and silky mouthfeel that is brightened by cassis, dried cherry, tar, licorice and campfire ash. The firm tannins give ample support and contribute to the wine’s considerable length.\" \u003cstrong\u003e93pts - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrovia 2018 Barolo 'Garblet Sue'\u003cbr\u003eRRP: $279 | Offer: $235! \u003cbr\u003eMAGNUM: $529\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis formidable cru (also referred to as “Fiasco”, cf. the Azelia below!) is in Castiglione Falletto on south facing slopes at over 250 meters on limestone soils. The site is 0.7 hectare with vines planted in 1970 and 1979.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Brovia 2018 Barolo Garblèt Sue' reveals a fine texture with seamless aromas of purple and red forest fruits that appear delicately and softly. Those lifted primary notes are followed by a filigree of spice, tar, truffle and fragrant earth. The wine closes with a pretty floral note that is a mix of rose and violet. This is one of the most elegant wines of the vintage.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts! - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrovia 2018 Barolo 'Ca' Mia'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eRRP: $345 | Offer: $289! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eMAGNUM: $599\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the heart of Serralunga d’Alba, this is a one-hectare vineyard planted to Nebbiolo in 1955. The exposure is southeast and the altitude is 350 meters.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"The wine is very pale ruby in colour with an intense aroma of violet and red currants which then opens up to reveal sweet, exotic spices with touches of linden tree and camphor depth. This interpretation exhibits elegant tannins, between chalk and dust in terms of texture, with crisp acidity and a good, slightly bitter finish which imparts character and length to the wine.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 95pts! - Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrovia 2018 Barolo 'Rocche di Castiglione'\u003cbr\u003eRRP: $345 | Offer: $289!\u003cbr\u003eMAGNUM: $599\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe famous “Rocche,” in Castiglione Falletto expresses the elegant, \"feminine\" side of Barolo, always the most aromatic and sensual of the crus from Brovia. The sandy soil composition is in stark contrast to the soil underlies its neighbours in Castiglione Falletto.  The Brovia parcel (1.5 hectares) of this vineyard faces southeast and sits at 350 metres above sea level! The vines were planted in 1966. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Alex Sanchez makes memorable wines. His Brovia 2018 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione hits close to home, as this vineyard in Castiglione Falletto is especially elegant and well managed. The wine shows pinpoint precision with small berry nuances, wildflower and crushed stone. The mineral signature adds beautiful focus.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts! - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Brovia 2018 Barolo 'Villero'\u003cbr\u003eRRP: $345 | Offer: $289! \u003cbr\u003eMAGNUM: $599\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This 1.5 hectare vineyard in this \"grand cru\" of Barolo faces southwest at an altitude of 340 metres above sea level.  The vines were planted in 1961. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2018 Barolo Villero is laser sharp and etched with ferrous mineral notes next to wild berry, cherry, cola, campfire ash and grilled rosemary. This elegant, mid-weight wine shows a very long finish and should not disappoint on the cellar-aging front. It should hold well past the 20-year mark.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95+pts! - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/06f30d90-f907-4f72-8dc6-f820a709a55b_480x480.png?v=1687835064\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/06f30d90-f907-4f72-8dc6-f820a709a55b_480x480.png?v=1687835064\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAzelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiedmont, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"These are among my favorite wines to drink... Azelia remains one of the undiscovered jewels in Barolo.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Antonio Galloni\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thought-provoking wine.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Real Review listed the top 170 Barolos of 2018\u003cbr\u003e#2\/170 is Azelia Ceretta\u003cbr\u003e#5\/170 is Brovia Brea Ca’Mia\u003cbr\u003e#8\/170 is Brovia Rocche di Castiglione\u003cbr\u003e#9\/170 is Azelia Bricco Fiasco\u003cbr\u003e#10\/170 is Azelia Margheria\u003cbr\u003e#37\/170 is Azelia San Rocco\u003cbr\u003e#55\/170 is\u003cstrong\u003e Azelia Barolo (Ahead of Chiara Boschis Cannubi, Rinaldi Brunate and Tre Tine!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have been enamoured with the Azelia wines since my first visit to the Scavino family's pristine cellars well over a decade ago. Luigi and his son Lorenzo are obsessive about obtaining ripe bunches that are as perfect as possible - this is the foundation of their impressive and honest wine making. Luigi only accepts grapes from vines over 35yo for Azelia Barolo. This admirable insistence is married perfectly with their sympathetic vinification (including a non-reliance on new\/small-format oak) and their excellently sited holdings in their great crus. These are all reasons for greatness generally, but the Scavino family bring an 'X-factor' that makes their Azelia wines greater than the sum of their parts.\u003cstrong\u003e Randall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Azelia 2018 Barolo\u003cbr\u003eRRP: $112 | Offer: $104! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Deep, spicy red-fruit character on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied and firm, so give it a couple of years to open up. There’s a lot under the surface. Try from 2024.\" \u003cstrong\u003e92pts - James Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Luigi Scavino's classic Barolo shows a sweet spot on the bouquet with baked cherry and sweet plum... Nebbiolo crispness and plenty of wild berry flavors. There are earthy notes on the close with some light spice.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 90pts - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzelia 2018 Barolo 'Bricco Fiasco'\u003cbr\u003eRRP: $262 | Offer: $223!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5ha plot at the top of a steep hill in Castiglione Falletto. Average vine age 85 years. South exposure, 285 metres above sea level. Aged 24 months in large casks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2018 Barolo Bricco Fiasco reveals a dark and brooding character with dark fruit, iron ore, rusty earth, tar and licorice. It shows enormous precision and sharpness, especially in terms of the bouquet, with tight tannins and nice acidity.\" \u003cstrong\u003e94pts - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzelia 2018 Barolo 'Margheria'\u003cbr\u003eRRP: $262 | Offer: $223!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.9ha plot in Serralunga d'Alba. Average vine age is 60 years. SSW exposure, 250-360 metres above sea level. Aged 30 months in large casks. \"The 2018 Barolo Margheria opens to a wide range of savory aromas with dark fruit, pressed rose, crushed stone and rusty nail. Those rusty or ferrous notes are typical of Nebbiolo wines from Serralunga d'Alba. The wine is tight and firm in texture with a polished and very linear style.\" \u003cstrong\u003e94pts - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Azelia 2018 Barolo 'San Rocco'\u003cbr\u003eRRP: $262 | Offer: $223!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a 2.1ha plot in Serralunga d'Alba. Average vine age 65 years. South exposure, 320 metres above sea level. Aged 24 months in large casks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I like the focused aromas of red-berries and sea shell-like minerals, which are starting to latch onto the very fine but chewy tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Focused, but a bit tight to drink just now. Give it some time to open up. Try from 2024.\" \u003cstrong\u003e93pts - James Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"With fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, the 2018 Barolo San Rocco offers a mix of fruit, floral and earthy aromas. These are some of the cornerstones of fine Nebbiolo, and this vintage does a good job of balancing out these various elements. The San Rocco is more accessible and can be enjoyed in the medium-term if you don't want to wait.\" \u003cstrong\u003e93pts - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzelia Barolo 'Cerretta'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP: $321 | Offer: $273! \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e(Very limited)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a 2.5ha plot purchased 30 years ago by the Scavino family. Vines planted were produced by grafting a selection of the very best old vines from the Bricco Fiasco, Luigi had always wanted to produce Barolo from this site, owing to its exceptional character and impeccable vines, but only chose to do so after 2016 when the vines were deemed sufficiently mature. SSW exposure, 355 metres above sea level. Aged 30 months in large casks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Rather exotic nose, offering earthy, ripe strawberries, together with fruity spice, smoked mackerel and wild, foresty notes. Medium-to full-bodied with a compact palate of complex flavors and lightly firm tannins... Really good for the vintage. Best from 2024.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts! - James Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Azelia 2018 Barolo Cerretta is a bold and powerful expression with dark fruit, grilled herb and ferrous notes of rusty iron that stand out strong in this hot vintage. The wine tastes firm and almost salty on the palate with long, polished tannins. This bottle is a shiny gem in this estate portfolio.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts! - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003en transferred into 30 hectolitre French and Slavonian oak barrels where they are rested for at least two years. They are bottled unfiltered and then rested in bottle for up to another two years before release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the entire estate averaging 45 years of vine age, many of the Barolo vines are over 60 years. They are tended with great care, practicing organic viticulture and ploughing yearly to promote soil health. The low yields are controlled by a program of severe pruning and de-budding. Harvest is done entirely by hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-azelia-margheria-nebbiolo-750ml","title":"2018 Azelia Margheria 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.9ha plot in Serralunga d'Alba. \u003cstrong\u003eAverage vine age is 60 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e SSW exposure, 250-360 metres above sea level. Aged 30 months in large casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2018 Barolo Margheria opens to a wide range of savory aromas with dark fruit, pressed rose, crushed stone and rusty nail. Those rusty or ferrous notes are typical of Nebbiolo wines from Serralunga d'Alba. The wine is tight and firm in texture with a polished and very linear style.\" \u003cstrong\u003e94pts - Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92pts - James Suckling \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Minerally and earthy rather than fruity and with hints of raw meat. Fine, clayey and layered tannins woven into the supple, generous fruit. Very long and juicy and hugely attractive with proper long, complex tannins.\" \u003cstrong\u003e17++pts - Walter Speller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42181847613620,"sku":"18AZEBOMARG750","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/AzeliaMargheria.jpg?v=1687929921"},{"product_id":"1999-azelia-barolo-bricco-fiasco-750ml","title":"2018 Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  1.5ha plot at the top of a steep hill in Castiglione Falletto. \u003cstrong\u003eAverage vine age 85 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. South exposure, 285 metres above sea level. Aged 24 months in large casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2018 Barolo Bricco Fiasco reveals a dark and brooding character with dark fruit, iron ore, rusty earth, tar and licorice. It shows enormous precision and sharpness, especially in terms of the bouquet, with tight tannins and nice acidity.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 94pts - Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42181847908532,"sku":"18AZEBOBRFI750","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/AzeliaBriccoFiasco.jpg?v=1687929891"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2016-azelia-ceretta-750ml-bottle","title":"2018 Azelia Barolo Cerretta 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a 2.5ha plot purchased 30 years ago by the Scavino family. Vines planted were produced by grafting a selection of the very best old vines from the Bricco Fiasco, Luigi had always wanted to produce Barolo from this site, owing to its exceptional character and impeccable vines, but only chose to do so after 2016 when the vines were deemed sufficiently mature. SSW exposure, 355 metres above sea level. Aged 30 months in large casks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Rather exotic nose, offering earthy, ripe strawberries, together with fruity spice, smoked mackerel and wild, foresty notes. Medium-to full-bodied with a compact palate of complex flavors and lightly firm tannins... Really good for the vintage. Best from 2024.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Azelia 2018 Barolo Cerretta is a bold and powerful expression with dark fruit, grilled herb and ferrous notes of rusty iron that stand out strong in this hot vintage. The wine tastes firm and almost salty on the palate with long, polished tannins. This bottle is a shiny gem in this estate portfolio.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts - Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276976132276,"sku":"18AZEBCRT750","price":273.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/AzeliaBaroloCerretta.jpg?v=1687929846"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2005-azelia-barolo-san-rocco-750ml-bottle","title":"2014 Azelia Barolo San Rocco 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuseum Release - Direct Import from Producer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top, the best 2014 Barolos are thrilling. Acidities are high and the wines pulse with energy. The best 2014 Barolos are mesmerizing, uber-classic wines built for the cellar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I first tasted the 2014 Azelia Barolos in November of that year, right after harvest. At the time, they had tremendous energy and searing intensity. Time has softened some of the edges, but the wines remain just as exciting as they were back then.' \u003cstrong\u003e93 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been enamoured with the Azelia wines since my first visit to the Scavino family's pristine cellars well over a decade ago. Luigi and his son Lorenzo are obsessive about obtaining only the most perfectly ripe bunches - this is the foundation of their impressive and honest wine making. Luigi only accepts grapes from vines over 35yo for Azelia Baroli. This admirable insistence is married perfectly to their sympathetic vinification (including a non-reliance on new\/small-format oak) and their excellently sited holdings in the great crus - all reasons for extreme greatness. The plenitude of glowing and high scoring reviews below only offer a small snapshot of the enthusiasm that many critics share with myself for these wines.  As they continue to age they will be cherished parts of any cellar. \u003cbr\u003eCheers, Randall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzelia farms 16 hectares across Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba and Montelupo. South and south-west facing vineyards on calcareous clay soils produce wines that balance structure, perfume and restraint. In the cellar, tradition leads the way, with long fermentations, maturation exclusively in large neutral botti. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'One of the major goals of the modern school of Barolo was to make wines that were approachable young, but that could also age. In my opinion there are three producers who consistently achieved that goal at a high level; Luciano Sandrone, Elio Altare and Luigi Scavino of Azelia. Of these growers, Scavino is the least well known, and because of that, his wines remain favorably priced.' Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276976525492,"sku":"18AZEBSR750","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/AzeliaSanRocco.jpg?v=1687929831"},{"product_id":"2018-brovia-barolo-rocche-di-castiglione","title":"2018 Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe famous “Rocche,” in Castiglione Falletto expresses the elegant, \"feminine\" side of Barolo, always the most aromatic and sensual of the crus from Brovia. The sandy soil composition is in stark contrast to the soil underlies its neighbours in Castiglione Falletto.  The Brovia parcel (1.5 hectares) of this vineyard faces southeast and sits at 350 metres above sea level! The vines were planted in 1966. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Alex Sanchez makes memorable wines. His Brovia 2018 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione hits close to home, as this vineyard in Castiglione Falletto is especially elegant and well managed. The wine shows pinpoint precision with small berry nuances, wildflower and crushed stone. 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This elegant, mid-weight wine shows a very long finish and should not disappoint on the cellar-aging front. It should hold well past the 20-year mark.\" \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95+pts! - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42301264756916,"sku":"18BRVBVLR750","price":289.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BroviaVillero.jpg?v=1686896671"},{"product_id":"2018-brovia-barolo-camia","title":"2018 Brovia Barolo Ca'Mia 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the heart of Serralunga d’Alba, this is a one-hectare vineyard planted to Nebbiolo in 1955. 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This is one of the most elegant wines of the vintage.\" \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95pts! - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42301264822452,"sku":"18BRVBGBTS750","price":235.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BroviaGarbletSue.jpg?v=1686896553"},{"product_id":"2018-brovia-barolo","title":"2018 Brovia Barolo 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Brovia 2018 Barolo is a classic wine with a smooth and silky mouthfeel that is brightened by cassis, dried cherry, tar, licorice and campfire ash. 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This elegant, mid-weight wine shows a very long finish and should not disappoint on the cellar-aging front. It should hold well past the 20-year mark.\" \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95+pts! - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42301264953524,"sku":"18BRVBVLR1500","price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BroviaVillero_de6b7bc3-2fb7-4349-b539-1b1e916dadef.jpg?v=1686896694"},{"product_id":"2018-brovia-barolo-camia-magnum","title":"2018 Brovia Barolo Ca'Mia MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the heart of Serralunga d’Alba, this is a one-hectare vineyard planted to Nebbiolo in 1955. 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There are hints of dried mint and licorice on the close of this must-have wine.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256830165172,"sku":"19BRVBNRM750","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BroviaBarolo2020.jpg?v=1757636908"},{"product_id":"2000-azelia-barolo-750ml-bottle","title":"2000 Azelia Barolo 750ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum Release - Direct Import from Producer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; font-family: Raleway, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eThis was a great vintage with excellent ripeness and acidity. The 200 is now in a beattiful mature spot, with roses, crushed berries, nice leather,  tobacco, mint and spices are woven together in a tapastry of enjoyable excellence. There are rust and iodine notes with firm tannins typical of this Barolo maker.' \u003cstrong\u003eRandall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been enamoured with the Azelia wines since my first visit to the Scavino family's pristine cellars well over a decade ago. Luigi and his son Lorenzo are obsessive about obtaining only the most perfectly ripe bunches - this is the foundation of their impressive and honest wine making. Luigi only accepts grapes from vines over 35yo for Azelia Baroli. This admirable insistence is married perfectly to their sympathetic vinification (including a non-reliance on new\/small-format oak) and their excellently sited holdings in the great crus - all reasons for extreme greatness. The plenitude of glowing and high scoring reviews below only offer a small snapshot of the enthusiasm that many critics share with myself for these wines.  As they continue to age they will be cherished parts of any cellar. \u003cbr\u003eCheers, Randall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'One of the major goals of the modern school of Barolo was to make wines that were approachable young, but that could also age. In my opinion there are three producers who consistently achieved that goal at a high level; Luciano Sandrone, Elio Altare and Luigi Scavino of Azelia. Of these growers, Scavino is the least well known, and because of that, his wines remain favorably priced.' 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This is a great showing from Azelia, one of the most underappreciated grower estates in Piedmont.'\u003cstrong\u003e 93 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been enamoured with the Azelia wines since my first visit to the Scavino family's pristine cellars well over a decade ago. Luigi and his son Lorenzo are obsessive about obtaining only the most perfectly ripe bunches - this is the foundation of their impressive and honest wine making. Luigi only accepts grapes from vines over 35yo for Azelia Baroli. This admirable insistence is married perfectly to their sympathetic vinification (including a non-reliance on new\/small-format oak) and their excellently sited holdings in the great crus - all reasons for extreme greatness. The plenitude of glowing and high scoring reviews below only offer a small snapshot of the enthusiasm that many critics share with myself for these wines.  As they continue to age they will be cherished parts of any cellar. \u003cbr\u003eCheers, Randall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'One of the major goals of the modern school of Barolo was to make wines that were approachable young, but that could also age. In my opinion there are three producers who consistently achieved that goal at a high level; Luciano Sandrone, Elio Altare and Luigi Scavino of Azelia. Of these growers, Scavino is the least well known, and because of that, his wines remain favorably priced.' Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962545373364,"sku":"18AZEBOBAR750","price":217.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/RANDO47thJun2023-1346.jpg?v=1686888195"},{"product_id":"2001-azelia-barolo-bricco-fiasco-750ml-bottle","title":"2001 Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 750ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum Release - Direct Import from Producer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'The 2001 Barolo Bricco Fiasco is one of the most impressive wines in this ten-year retrospective of the 2001 Baroli. The Bricco Fiasco remains vibrant, fresh and beautifully delineated from start to finish. Bright flowers, ripe red cherries, mint and iron flow onto the palate in this gorgeous, totally impeccable Barolo. The 2001 doesn't taste or feel that much different than it did as a young wine. There is plenty of energy and focus for the 2001 to make it to its 20th birthday. If opened today the wine needs at least a few hours of air for the tannins to soften.' \u003cstrong\u003e94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been enamoured with the Azelia wines since my first visit to the Scavino family's pristine cellars well over a decade ago. Luigi and his son Lorenzo are obsessive about obtaining only the most perfectly ripe bunches - this is the foundation of their impressive and honest wine making. Luigi only accepts grapes from vines over 35yo for Azelia Baroli. This admirable insistence is married perfectly to their sympathetic vinification (including a non-reliance on new\/small-format oak) and their excellently sited holdings in the great crus - all reasons for extreme greatness. The plenitude of glowing and high scoring reviews below only offer a small snapshot of the enthusiasm that many critics share with myself for these wines.  As they continue to age they will be cherished parts of any cellar. \u003cbr\u003eCheers, Randall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'One of the major goals of the modern school of Barolo was to make wines that were approachable young, but that could also age. In my opinion there are three producers who consistently achieved that goal at a high level; Luciano Sandrone, Elio Altare and Luigi Scavino of Azelia. Of these growers, Scavino is the least well known, and because of that, his wines remain favorably priced.' Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962545406132,"sku":"18AZEBOBAR750","price":411.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/RANDO47thJun2023-1346.jpg?v=1686888195"},{"product_id":"2019-brovia-barolo-rocche-di-castiglione-750ml-bottle-1","title":"2020 Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 750ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a sexy, racy wine. Pliant and deep, the 2020 is a great example of this site. Soft contours wrap around a core of dark red fruit, kirsch, spice, menthol, new leather and licorice. Time in the glass brings out the wine's stunning inner perfume, that most Rocche of signatures. Deep and layered, with exceptional balance, the 2020 is a striking, captivating wine that captures the best the vintage had to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points - Monica Larner, the Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is another excellent wine from Brovia. The 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is angular and sharp with fine, firm tannins and a beautiful bouquet that opens slowly to tart cherry aromas, blue flower, crushed stone and fleur de sel. Those mineral sensations cut right into the finish, giving shape and contouring. This is a generous vintage with bright, accessible and incredibly charming qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.5 - Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastiglione Falletto. Lustrous youthful mid ruby. Subdued except for the immediate minerally notes. Still very closed but layered and complex with a hint of morocco leather. With aeration becomes more perfumed. On the palate fantastic transparency and minerality. Elegant. Great precision and purity. A layer of compact raspberry with long-lasting grip of grainy tannins. Succulent finish but closes up quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976967913652,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BROVIAROCCHEBAROLO750mlBOTTLE_6e3e9794-955e-493d-a2f8-958b97b4e71f.jpg?v=1686896628"},{"product_id":"2020-brovia-barolo-villero-750ml-bottle","title":"2020 Brovia Barolo Villero 750ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the heart of Castiglione Falletto, the 2020 Barolo Villero (with 5,000 bottles made) is another gorgeous wine from Brovia that boasts incredible focus and precision that transcends both the bouquet and the palate. The wine is etched, fine and polished with pronounced minerality that gives backbone and framing to a delicate core of red fruit flavors. The 2020 vintage is slightly more accessible overall, but the wine also offers impressive elegance too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrovia's 2020 Barolo Villero is a potent, savory wine. Dried herbs, menthol, licorice, wildflowers, spice and dark-toned fruit give the Villero its distinctive personality. Broad swaths of tannin wrap it all together. Dark and brooding, the 2020 is not ready to reveal its charms. All this needs is time-l can't wait to taste it in another few years. As is often the case, the Villero is Barolo that emphasizes savory\/earthy\/mineral notes more than overt fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976968732852,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BroviaVillero.jpg?v=1686896671"},{"product_id":"2019-brovia-barolo-camia-750ml-bottle-copy-1","title":"2020 Brovia Barolo Brea Vigna Ca'Mia 750ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Brovia's main wine from Serralunga d'Alba. With the amber-colored bottle label, the 2020 Barolo Brea Vigna Ca' Mia has a similar mineral element like we saw in Brovia's wines from Castiglione Falletto, only here they appear along the rusty or ferrous side of the spectrum. There are blue and red fruits, but you also get baked brick, lavender and grilled herb. This wine is set up for long cellar aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Barolo Brea Vigna Ca' Mia expresses all the magic of this Serralunga site. Wild herbs, menthol, licorice, incense, crushed flowers, mint and sage all run through a deep, layered Barolo that hits all the right notes. Here, too, the tannins feel remarkably polished for a young Barolo, especially one from Serralunga. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off of this. The 2020 has been totally alluring in several recent tastings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976969355444,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BROVIACA_MIABAROLO750mlBOTTLE_0e68b217-c8cc-4328-9c83-ff0c7ca3239a.jpg?v=1686896185"},{"product_id":"2020-brovia-barolo-garblet-sue-750ml-bottle","title":"2020 Brovia Barolo Garblèt Sue' 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBrovia 2020 Barolo Garblèt Sue' sources its fruit from a little-known cru site in Castiglione Falletto. Compared to the Villero, this wine is ever-so softer and fleshed out. Instead of the sharp mineral tones, the Garblèt Sue' shows a little more emphasis on fruit tones and floral aromas with violet and lavender bud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Barolo Garblèt Sue' is a very pleasant, almost shockingly open young Barolo for this site. Wild flowers, crushed rose petal, anise, mint, spice and blood orange are all beautifully amplified. The Garblèt Sue' is usually marked by incisive, forbidding tannins, but in 2020 it is pure sensuality. High-toned floral overtones grace the exotic finish. I imagine the 2020 will drink beautifully right out of the gate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976970502324,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BroviaGarbletSue.jpg?v=1686896553"},{"product_id":"2020-brovia-barolo-750ml-bottle","title":"2020 Brovia Barolo 750ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brovia 2020 Barolo is a beautifully balanced wine that delivers a twofold punch of intensity and complexity. Village Barolo hardly gets better than this. The wine shows extreme sharpness and focus with small berry fruit, mica rock, blue flower and toasted coriander seed. Fruit represents a blend of Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d'Alba, so you get the aromatic focus of the first village with the power and intensity of the second. This is one of the best blended Barolos on the market today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Barolo is an absolute joy. Deep, layered and super-expressive, the 2020 is striking in its sheer appeal. Readers will find a generous Barolo that drinks well today. The Brovia Barolo is typically a 10-15-year wine. I imagine that will be the case here as well. Cedar, new leather, kirsch, pine, mint and red-toned fruit build into the caressing finish. The straight Barolo is built on a core of fruit from Brea and Gianetto, plus bits from Rocche di Castiglione, Villero and Garblèt Sue'. It is aged exclusively in 100HL Slavonian oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976972959924,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/BroviaBarolo2020.jpg?v=1757636908"},{"product_id":"pre-arrival-2021-azelia-barolo-750ml-bottle","title":"2021 Azelia Barolo 750ml Bottle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"w-full pt-4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\"...\u003cstrong\u003edeep, succulent and layered\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dark-toned fruit, leather, spice, cedar and dried herbs build effortlessly in the glass. Floral and savory overtones play off a core of black cherry\/plum fruit. All the elements are very nicely balanced. This is a fine showing from the Scavino family and\u003cstrong\u003e a terrific wine in its peer group.\" \u003cbr\u003e90Pts. - Antonio Galloni, \u003cem\u003eVinous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44055713546420,"sku":"21AZEBOBAR750","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/RANDO47thJun2023-1346.jpg?v=1686888195"},{"product_id":"2018-azelia-barolo-bricco-fiasco-750ml-bottle-copy","title":"2021 Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5ha plot at the top of a steep hill in Castiglione Falletto. \u003cstrong\u003eAverage vine age 85 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. South exposure, 285 metres above sea level. 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It is one of the finest wines I have tasted here in some time.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95Pts. - Antonio Galloni, \u003cem\u003eVinous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44055714169012,"sku":"21AZEBOBRFI750","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/AzeliaBriccoFiasco.jpg?v=1687929891"},{"product_id":"2021-azelia-barolo-margheria-750ml-bottle","title":"2021 Azelia Barolo Margheria 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.9ha plot in Serralunga d'Alba. \u003cstrong\u003eAverage vine age is 60 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e SSW exposure, 250-360 metres above sea level. Aged 30 months in large casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-bemboStd leading-[26px] text-[18px] mb-8 lg:min-w-[660px]\"\u003eThe 2021 Barolo Margheria is dense, powerful and rather somber. 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Vines planted were produced by grafting a selection of the very best old vines from the Bricco Fiasco, Luigi had always wanted to produce Barolo from this site, owing to its exceptional character and impeccable vines, but only chose to do so after 2016 when the vines were deemed sufficiently mature. SSW exposure, 355 metres above sea level. Aged 30 months in large casks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full pt-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"...another of the more potent wines in this range. Ample and resonant, with terrific depth, the 2021 is substantial. It is also a very young Barolo that needs time to unwind. Dark-toned fruit, incense, leather, spice and tobacco add to an impression of gravitas.\" 94Pts. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44056565022900,"sku":"21AZEBCRT750","price":309.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/AzeliaBaroloCerretta.jpg?v=1687929846"},{"product_id":"2013-azelia-barolo-bricco-fiasco-750ml-bottle","title":"2013 Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 750ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuigi and Lorenzo Scavino have turned out a fabulous set of 2013s.The wines have striking balance in the refined, contemporary style that has defined these wines for some time. Azelia remains one of Barolo's hidden gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'...one of the most gracious and delicate wines I have ever tasted from this site. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint, cranberry and white pepper give the 2013 its distinctive high-toned personality. Moreover, the firm, searing tannins that are so typical of this site are remarkably polished. Expect an aromatic, perfumed Barolo built on grace more than power.' \u003cstrong\u003e93 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been enamoured with the Azelia wines since my first visit to the Scavino family's pristine cellars well over a decade ago. Luigi and his son Lorenzo are obsessive about obtaining only the most perfectly ripe bunches - this is the foundation of their impressive and honest wine making. Luigi only accepts grapes from vines over 35yo for Azelia Baroli. This admirable insistence is married perfectly to their sympathetic vinification (including a non-reliance on new\/small-format oak) and their excellently sited holdings in the great crus - all reasons for extreme greatness. 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