The wine was aged for two years, and by using a combination of small barrels and large oak botti (traditional Slavonian-style casks), the oak aromas are subtly integrated into the background. The alcohol content is 14%, which is typical for this vintage.
2019 in Barolo was a slow, classic growing season. Winter was long, and rainfall in April filled the soil's moisture reserves; a relatively mild August followed the heat waves that struck in late June and late July. In September, the weather remained warm during the day and cool at night. The Nebbiolo was harvested in the latter half of October, which was relatively late by recent standards. Elisa Scavino shortened the extraction period by about 10 days, indicating that the tannins were sufficiently ripe and required no additional treatment.
This is a firm, fresh wine with ample aging potential. We recommend enjoying it between 2026 and 2045.
Robert Parker (94)
With the gold label, the Paolo Scavino 2019 Barolo Bric dël Fiasc is also a bit closed on first nose. I came back to this wine (and all the others in this flight) 24 hours later to monitor the progression of the bouquet. At this young stage, you get basic primary fruit with some light spice. The tannins are a bit more etched and prominent in this wine. You feel chalky minerality on the close.
Winespectator (95)
A supple, graceful red announced by rose, cherry, licorice, iron and white pepper aromas and flavors. This is no pushover, however, with a layer of dense, pointed tannins that resonate on the long aftertaste. Shows excellent balance and complexity. Best from 2027 through 2046.
James Suckling (97)
Aromas of strawberry, orange, white rose, and sandalwood follow through to a full body with very fine tannins that have a velvety texture that is focused and refined. Vivid acidity. Juicy and flavorful. Lovely depth and intensity. Give it five to six years of bottle age. Best after 2028.
Jancis Robinson (17)
Castiglione Falletto. Deep, lustrous ruby with orange tinges. Savoury nose with salty hints and just a suggestion of oak, but not yet open. A mouthful of sour-cherry fruit with lots of gripping tannins. Long but still embryonic. Walter Speller
Vinous (96)
The 2019 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is a gorgeous wine in the making. Deep, fleshy and wonderfully nuanced, the 2019 offers up an exotic mélange of kirsch, pomegranate, baking spice and a kick of new oak. Often quite the tannic beast, in 2019, the Bric del Fiasc is impeccable in its balance. The rich, substantial finish is a thing of beauty. Best of all, the 2019 should drink well relatively early for this wine.
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
The 2019 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is the hallmark wine of the estate, and it shows. Taking on more concentration, it is pure and generous with kirsch, star anise, nutmeg, and menthol and moves impressively to the palate with ease and nobility. It offers fantastic depth while remaining true to the vintage and propels forward through an arch of acidity, while having grounded notes of Earl Grey tea, black cherry, and crushed stones as well as ripe tannins.
Falstaff (97)
Bright, brilliant ruby garnet. Notes of pomegranate, geranium, orange zest, rhubarb, some cinchona bark, raspberry and cold smoke on the nose. The palate has a polished core, embedded in juicy, tight-knit tannins, plus fine mint, red peach, nice length, elegant and powerful.
