• A selection of top fruit from 5 of Scavino’s crus (Fiasco, Albarella, San Bernardo, Bricco Ambrogio, and Ravera)
• Harvest took place by hand in the first part of October, followed by destemming and a soft crushing of fruit
• Separate vinification for each vineyard
• Fruit harvested by hand in October
• Submerged-cap maceration (10-12 days on avg) in stainless steel rotary fermenter
• Indigenous yeast fermentation (20-30 days on avg) in stainless steel
• Aged 20 months in large French oak cask and 3 months stainless steel, with additional aging in bottle prior to release
• Bottled and labeled with a reproduction of Scavino’s 1964 label used by Lorenzo and Paolo Scavino, who devoted their lives to the passionate and loving care of their family-farmed vineyards
• Approximately 400 cases produced

"Not made since the 2011 vintage to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the winery and before that not since 1964, the Paolo Scavino 2016 Barolo Riserva is gorgeous. Made with a selection of the best grapes from the estate's historic vineyards, it's intensely fragrant, boasting multifaceted aromas of forest floor, iris, ripe woodland berry, camphor and brown exotic spice. Combining power and finesse, the delicious palate offers cherry marinated in spirits, raspberry compote, licorice and tobacco set against a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and energized. Still primary and youthfully austere, it needs a few more years to unwind and develop. Drink 2028–2046." -Kerin O'Keefe

"Dark red/magenta in color, the 2016 Barolo Riserva is remarkable, offering loads of kirsch, polished leather, balsamic, dark chocolate, and crushed violets. The list goes on and on as it opens and begins to show more mineral aromas of graphite and truffle. Medium to full-bodied, it's an exquisite red, with ripe, polished tannins, a seamless structure, and a long finish. It retains wonderful purity and ripeness and leaves a haunting sensation as it tapers ever so slowly. This stunning wine from the Scavino family is built for the long haul. Drink 2026-2056." -Jeb Dunnuck

“The Scavino family (Enrico and his daughters Enrica and Elisa pictured above) carry forth an important family legacy with a wide range of cru-specific wines that brilliantly exhibit individual styles.” – Wine Advocate

“When winemaker Enrico Scavino passed away on February 25th the Langhe lost one of its luminaries and one of the nicest people in the wine industry…Enrico was a trailblazer in Barolo but also a classy, lovely and humble person. He was full of energy and passion for his vineyards, wines and his family. He was immensely proud of his two daughters, Enrica and Elisa, who have worked alongside their father for years.” -Kerin O’Keefe 

The most remarkable thing about Enrico Scavino is that, over the course of his seven decades at the Paolo Scavino estate, he never stopped endeavoring to make better Barolo. Through experimental advances that continually  kept him on the avant-garde of the Langhe region, Enrico was highly influential in moving Barolo forward in both approach and pedigree. And when his daughters, Elisa and Enrica,  began taking on more responsibility at the winery,  instead of taking a step back, Enrico’s passion was bolstered by the presence of the next  generation. Enrico’s sudden passing in 2024  was a blow to the appellation as a whole,  but one thing is certain: the winery is firmly in  good hands with the new generation at the helm.