97 Robert Parker
The 2011 Barolo Riserva Novantesimo is a proud and exuberant wine that does enormous justice to the vintage and to the mighty Nebbiolo grape. This is remembered as a warm growing season, and this wine is richly layered, generous and beautifully intense as a result. Dark cherry aromas are folded within spice, cured tobacco and leather. The best part is that subtle crunch or snap you get on the palate, thanks to the fresh acidity that is neatly integrated within.<br/>The Scavino family is currently building a new underground storage room for putting aside back vintages. Like many other A-list producers in the area, this winery wants to stock up on library vintages to sell ten years or more down the line.
97 Robert Parker
The 2011 Barolo Riserva Novantesimo is a proud and exuberant wine that does enormous justice to the vintage and to the mighty Nebbiolo grape. This is remembered as a warm growing season, and this wine is richly layered, generous and beautifully intense as a result. Dark cherry aromas are folded within spice, cured tobacco and leather. The best part is that subtle crunch or snap you get on the palate, thanks to the fresh acidity that is neatly integrated within.<br/>The Scavino family is currently building a new underground storage room for putting aside back vintages. Like many other A-list producers in the area, this winery wants to stock up on library vintages to sell ten years or more down the line.
96 James Suckling
Lots of dried flowers, plums and tobacco box on the nose. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a savory finish. Dense and delicious. Just coming around now. A mouthful. Drink or hold.
95 Wine Spectator
Fresh and inviting, this beckons with complex aromas of cherry, sweet spices, leather and tar. The silky texture and refined tannins complement the cherry liqueur, tobacco and licorice flavors as this glides to a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2020 through 2035. 486 cases made, 150 cases imported. — BS
95 Wine Spectator
Fresh and inviting, this beckons with complex aromas of cherry, sweet spices, leather and tar. The silky texture and refined tannins complement the cherry liqueur, tobacco and licorice flavors as this glides to a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2020 through 2035. 486 cases made, 150 cases imported. — BS